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Performance Reviews: Turn Dread into Development Aug 19, 2025

Performance reviews are often met with groans and anxiety, but they don’t have to be a dreaded part of organizational life. Jay Jones and Payten Kirby, leads of talent and employee experience at SHRM, share how employers, managers, and employees can all improve the performance review process together. Learn the importance of building on existing strengths and making thoughtful adjustments to areas that cause frustration or disengagement. Plus, explore practical ways to ease tension around performance reviews, and how they can drive ongoing success and strengthen workplace culture.

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The Anatomy of a Great Job Aug 12, 2025

What qualities make a job truly great? SHRM asked 16,000 workers of different types across 16 countries this exact question in a new report — and now host Anne Sparaco is on the case with Jenny Perez, a member of the SHRM thought leadership team who led the research, to dive deep intothe data: what workers really value, why gaps exist with how they ranked their ownjob, and how employers can close those gaps fast.

Starting with “hot takes” on good jobs from members of our audience, Anne and Jenny work their way through probing questions, common misconceptions, and a final opinion lightning round. Together, they uncover what leaders can do to build a more satisfied and motivated workforce, retain their people, and ultimately drive critical business outcomes.

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The Truth About Pay Transparency: Challenges, Risks, and Rewards Aug 05, 2025

The practice of openly sharing compensation information is reshaping workplaces — but implementing it effectively comes with challenges that go beyond compliance. C3 Nonprofit Consulting Group’s Nancy Hibschman, managing principal, and Amanda Wethington, principal, discuss the importance of pay transparency and the shifting societal expectations driving the conversation. Discover how organizations can proactively plan, address questions, and manage disparities, while fostering open dialogue and empowering managers.

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Spirituality’s Connection to Workplace Wellness and Productivity Jul 29, 2025

Discover how spirituality can impact employee mental wellness, workplace culture, and organizational outcomes. Dr. Keny Felix, a licensed therapist and associate professor of counseling at Liberty University, explores the distinction between spirituality and religion, emphasizing the importance of finding meaning and purpose in the workplace. Learn how spiritual practices — such as mindfulness, gratitude, and inclusive collaboration — can reduce stress and improve productivity.

Resources from this Week's Episode - SHRM 2025 Insights: Workplace Mental Health: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/shrm-2025-insights--workplace-mental-health

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Innovative Ways to Recruit Top Talent Jul 22, 2025

Explore the pressing challenges of overcoming talent shortages, shifting candidate expectations, and emerging technologies in today’s competitive job market. Heidi Barnett, president of talent acquisition at isolved, a human capital management platform, shares actionable insights on how organizations can adapt to these trends. Learn how to apply marketing principles to create compelling job ads, balance short-term hiring needs with long-term workforce growth, and prepare employees for AI integration.

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Paid Sick Leave Simplified: Expert Tips for HR Pros Jul 15, 2025

Explore the intricate challenges of managing paid sick leave laws across diverse jurisdictions, plus how those laws affect employee well-being and organizational success. Lauraine Bifulco, CEO of Vantaggio HR, shares actionable strategies to help professionals tackle these complexities. From understanding diverse accrual methodologies to navigating multi-state regulations, dive into how businesses can optimize their policies while staying competitive and adhering to legal requirements.

Resources from this Week's Episode: 2025 Employee Benefit Survey https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/employee-benefits-survey

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Leadership in Action: How the Ford Foundation Rebuilt Trust in HR Jul 08, 2025

How do you rebuild trust and reshape perceptions within a key organizational function? Diane Headley, vice president and chief people officer at the Ford Foundation, shares her journey of revitalizing the HR function to better serve employees and align with organizational goals. Headley discusses the challenges of uniting a newly formed HR leadership team, building trust internally and externally, and shifting the perception of HR from a reactive function to a proactive, strategic partner. Explore actionable insights into creating cohesion and driving meaningful change within HR, a unified effort that ultimately contributed to the Ford Foundation's broader mission of becoming "one foundation."

Resources from this Week's Episode - 2025 State of the Workplace Report: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/2025-shrm-state-of-the-workplace

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The Price of Success: Balancing Career Advancement and Wellbeing Jul 01, 2025

Advancing in your career often comes with significant trade-offs, but how can organizations better support employees in managing these sacrifices? SHRM researcher Sally Windisch, who led the development of a new report on this topic, The Price of Success: Navigating the Trade-Offs That Shape Career Growth, shares actionable HR and leadership strategies for mitigating these challenges. Discover key findings from the report, including shifting priorities at different career stages, the toll these sacrifices can take on employee well-being and retention, and innovative solutions organizations can implement to build healthier, more balanced workplace cultures.

Resources from this Week's Episode - The Price of Success: Navigating the Trade-Offs That Shape Career Growth

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Succession Planning Strategies for Long-Term Stability Jun 17, 2025

Is your organization ready for the next leadership transition? Succession planning isn’t just about filling roles — it’s about securing your organization’s future in an era of hybrid work models and generational workforce shifts. Bertha Robinson, executive coach and business consultant at coaching solutions firm Star One Professional Services, explores how your organization can effectively prepare for leadership transitions for sustainable growth. Discover actionable insights on identifying important roles and strategically assessing and developing internal talent to build a strong leadership pipeline.

Resources from this Week's Episode - CHRO Priorities & Perspectives Report - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/chro-priorities-perspectives

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Aligning Culture Work to Your Strategic Business Plan Jun 10, 2025

What happens when strategic goals, leadership, and workplace culture align? Organizations thrive. Heather Haas, CEO of Advisa, a business management consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations create effective teams, leaders, and cultures, shares proven solutions to reconnect your team’s goals with your organization’s purpose. Discover how reboarding — an innovative approach to onboarding — can realign your workforce during pivotal transitions, learn actionable ways to enhance leadership effectiveness, and find out how cultural alignment can accelerate growth.

Resources from this Week's Episode - 2025 State of the Workplace Report https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/2025-shrm-state-of-the-workplace

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Why Deskless Workers Leave — and How to Keep Them Jun 03, 2025

Despite making up 70-80% of the global workforce, deskless workers — such as retail associates, healthcare professionals, delivery drivers, and manufacturing staff — face unique challenges that are often overlooked by organizations. Ragan Decker, manager of Enterprise and Executive Network research at SHRM, shares key findings from SHRM and Fidelity Investment’s latest research on this essential population.

Discover actionable insights into how HR teams can refine their approaches to meet the needs of deskless employees, including rethinking traditional strategies to better engage and retain them.

Resources from this Week's Episode - SHRM and Fidelity Investment’s Shaping the Modern Workplace Research Series: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/shrm-and-fidelity-investments-shaping-the-modern-workplace-research-series

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How Skills-First Talent Management Can Transform Your Organization May 28, 2025

Discover how taking a skills-first approach to talent management can help your organization address critical workforce challenges and ensure strong talent pipelines for the future. Tiffany Nicholson, project director of Skills First Future for the SHRM Foundation, shares why prioritizing skills over traditional degrees can unlock access to untapped talent pools, dramatically reduce cost-per-hire, and improve employee retention. Plus, find out how the SHRM Foundation’s new Center for a Skills First Future and Skills First Specialty Credential equip employers with the tools to implement practical and scalable skills-based hiring and development.

Resources from this Week’s Episode – SHRM Foundation’s Skills First Future: https://www.shrm.org/foundation/skills-first

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Strategies to Help International Employees Thrive May 20, 2025

As more and more organizations employ workers from other countries, workplace leaders can set these employees up for success by helping them tackle common challenges like cultural barriers, self-doubt, and stereotypes. Solveiga Jaskunas, an international keynote speaker, mentor, and HR consultant, shares her path from overcoming rejection as an immigrant to empowering others through mentorship. Learn how businesses can foster inclusivity, create psychologically safe environments, and develop supportive practices to help foreign-born workers thrive while enriching workplace culture with fresh perspectives and global insights.

Resources from this Week’s Episode:

SHRM Conferences and Events: https://www.shrm.org/events-education/events

The Role of Foreign-Born People in the U.S. Labor Force Report: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/the-role-of-foreign-born-people-in-the-us-labor-force

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Mental Health Benefits Are Evolving: How Employers Can Keep Up May 13, 2025

Explore the shifting role of mental health benefits in the workplace and how organizations are stepping up to meet the growing expectations of employees. Join us as Kathryn Mayer, senior specialist of B2C content at SHRM, draws on her deep expertise in benefit trends to unpack how employer mental health support has transformed over the years — from breaking stigmas to adopting holistic approaches that integrate physical, financial, and emotional wellness.

Resources from this Week's Episode – Check out the latest research on employee mental health: SHRM 2025 Insights: Workplace Mental Health https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/shrm-2025-insights--workplace-mental-health

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Tips for Using Technology to Transform Recruitment May 06, 2025

New cutting-edge tools available today are reshaping how organizations attract and retain top talent. Lori Kleiman, managing director of the HR solutions platform HR Topics, dives into how automation, AI, and data analytics are reshaping hiring processes, from screening to onboarding. Discover strategies for balancing technology with a personal touch, building inclusive practices, and keeping candidates engaged.

Resources from this Week’s Episode:

SHRM Conferences and Events: https://www.shrm.org/events-education/events

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Emotional Intelligence in the Digital Age Apr 22, 2025

Emotional intelligence (EI) is an indispensable skill, especially for workplaces integrating more artificial intelligence (AI). David Cory, founder and CEO of the Emotional Intelligence Training Company, unpacks actionable strategies and insights to help you lead with both heart and innovation.

Learn how building EI can help your organization attract, engage, and retain top talent by building emotional connections and creating environments where employees feel valued. Explore the ethical challenges of introducing AI into HR, including biases in recruitment tools, and discover why responsible AI adoption is a must for today’s leaders.

Resources from this Week’s Episode: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/2024-talent-trends-report

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Creating Accessible Environments for Workers with Disabilities Apr 15, 2025

Through integration of technology and actionable strategies, organizations can make workplaces more inclusive for workers with disabilities. Mike Hess, founder of the Blind Institute of Technology, explains the role of multi-sensory learning as a critical tool for inclusivity, enabling organizations to better accommodate diverse needs and learning styles. Additionally, Hess discusses the common misconceptions around workers with disabilities, plus how to prioritize accessibility initiatives and actively champion policies that create a more inclusive environment.

Resources from this week’s episode: SHRM Events & Conferences - https://www.shrm.org/events-education/events

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Upskilling and Reskilling: Using Tech to Prepare Tomorrow’s Workforce Apr 09, 2025

Explore the critical challenge of addressing workforce skill gaps in an evolving job market. Ginnie Carlier, Vice Chair of EY Americas, shares how organizations can rethink talent management by prioritizing human potential and leveraging cutting-edge technology. From gamified learning to AI-powered simulations, discover how immersive tools can reskill employees and cultivate impactful human skills like adaptability and creativity.

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How the Executive Orders are Impacting Immigration Policies Apr 04, 2025

Immigration policy changes are transforming the workplace in unprecedented ways, having a major impact on employers and employees alike. Hear from Justin Ladner, senior labor economist at SHRM, and Julia Gelatt, associate director of the U.S. Immigration Policy Program at the Migration Policy Institute, how recent DEI executive orders and other policy shifts are affecting the labor market. Learn what businesses employing foreign-born workers should do to stay compliant — and how they can help shape future immigration reforms aligned to both workforce and societal needs.

Resources from this week’s episode: The Role of Foreign Born People in the U.S. Labor Force - https://www.shrm.org/content/dam/en/shrm/documents/us-labor-force-data-brief.pdf

Foreign Workers Are Vital Part of US Labor Force - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/talent-acquisition/foreign-workers-are-vital-part-of-us-labor-force

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The State of the Workplace in 2025: Key Trends & Strategies Mar 25, 2025

What’s shaping the workplace in 2025? We take a dive into SHRM’s latest State of the Workplace Report to understand the changing priorities amid labor shortages, rapid tech advancements, and evolving employee expectations. James Atkinson, vice president of thought leadership at SHRM, joins us to explore why organizations are shifting from external hiring to internal growth — and how HR leaders can build resilient, engaged teams for the future.

Resources from this Week’s Episode:

2025 SHRM State of the Workplace Report - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/2025-shrm-state-of-the-workplace

CHRO Priorities & Perspectives Report - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/chro-priorities-perspectives

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Breaking Down Title VII and Trump’s Executive Orders Mar 19, 2025

Organizations face mounting pressure to balance legal compliance with fostering workplace diversity. Sarah Goodman, counsel at Offit Kurman, discusses how Title VII combats workplace discrimination and outlines the challenges posed by recent White House executive orders targeting inclusion and diversity (I&D) efforts. Explore Goodman's insights and actionable steps, from consulting legal counsel to implementing merit-based initiatives.

Resources from this week’s episode:

2025 State of the Workplace Report - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/2025-shrm-state-of-the-workplace

CHRO Priorities & Perspectives Report - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/chro-priorities-perspectives

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The Secret to Hiring Smarter? Untapped Talent Mar 12, 2025

Your organization might just be overlooking critical groups of people when hiring for a productive, adaptable workforce and seeking to fill skills gaps. Clayton Lord, senior program director at the SHRM Foundation, unpacks how to reach and harness the potential of untapped talent pools—from military spouses to senior citizens to individuals with disabilities—in order to drive business growth and align your inclusion and diversity initiatives with new White House executive orders.

Resources from this Week’s Episode

SHRM BEAM Framework - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/inclusion-diversity/shrms-beam-framework-for-inclusion-aligning-merit-with-organizational-excellence

SHRM Foundation - https://www.shrm.org/foundation

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Conflict Resolution Strategies Every Organization Needs Mar 06, 2025

Addressing and resolving tension in the workplace can be a challenging feat, requiring more than just establishing clear policies. Catherine Mattice, founder and CEO of Civility Partners, shares her expertise on how to manage conflict, offering actionable advice for managers and HR teams on de-escalating situations, rebuilding trust, and equipping leaders to coach employees out of negative behaviors.

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Cybersecurity 101: Protecting Your Organization—and Yourself Feb 27, 2025

Cybersecurity threats, from phishing scams to ransomware attacks, don’t just jeopardize a business’s financial health — they compromise customer trust, employee productivity, and critical organizational infrastructure. Abhishek Karnik, head of threat research at McAfee, discusses what steps to take in case of a breach, and how to integrate proper cyber hygiene habits into your workplace culture.

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How to Communicate Employee Benefits—and Leverage Them for Engagement Feb 20, 2025

Keren Maldonado, SHRM’s own director, total rewards, unpacks the nuanced art of communicating your organization’s benefit offerings in ways that are inclusive, easily accessible, and relevant to the diverse needs of your workforce. Maldonado shares practical tips for making benefits communication clear and engaging, while emphasizing how tailored strategies can enhance employee recruitment and retention.
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Spotting the Signs of a Toxic Workplace Feb 12, 2025

Toxic workplace cultures are more common than you think—and the damage they cause goes beyond just the office walls, including harm to mental health, team dynamics, and productivity. Amira Barger, executive vice president of health communications at Edelman, discusses the effects of toxic workplace cultures, explores the red flags organizations should look out for, and highlights the importance of empathetic leadership.

Find the 2024 Civility Index and other resources on fostering civility in the workplace: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/topics/civility

Access the 2024 Global Workplace Culture Report in this episode’s paired article, It’s Likely You Have a Toxic Workplace. Now What?: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/all-things-work/you-likely-have-a-toxic-workplace-now-what

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Gender Disparity, Workforce Integration, and DEI Executive Orders Feb 07, 2025

Tamla Oates-Forney, the CEO of Linkage, a SHRM company, joins All Things Work to share a concerning statistic: Women now make up nearly half of the workforce and are the most educated group in the labor market—yet they’re not matriculating into leadership at the same rate as men. With new executive orders reshaping workplace policies, tune in for critical takeaways for how businesses can take a “same but different” approach to designing viable, holistic, talent optimization programs that address these disparities—and how to leverage tools like SHRM’s new BEAM framework to ensure inclusivity and compliance.
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Prevent FMLA Misuse: Insights and Recommendations for Employers Jan 31, 2025

Abigail O’Connell and Marjory Robertson, senior counsel at Sun Life Financial, discuss the complexities of absence management, offering advice on preventing misuse and abuse of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Explore actionable strategies and insights to address potential issues without compromising employee support.

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5 Workplace Trends Transforming 2025 Jan 23, 2025

Rick Hammell, founder and CEO of Helios, unpacks five pivotal workplace trends shaping 2025—from global workforce management to the effects of a new White House administration.

Episode Time Stamps:

04:29 – 5 Trends

04:42 – Return to Office / Return to Work

08:26 – Generation Gap in the Workforce

15:13 – AI and Technology in the Workplace

18:06 – Global Business / Rules and Regulations

20:55 – New White House Administration

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From Uncertainty to Trust: Inclusive Feedback Strategies Jan 16, 2025

Join Ama Agyapong, CEO of Inclusion Enterprises, as she shares how to incorporate feedback to foster more trust and collaboration in the workplace. Discover practical strategies for addressing unconscious bias, building strong relationships, and tailoring feedback to individual needs.

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People Analytics: How Better Workplaces Start with Data Jan 07, 2025

People analytics expert Brian Fitzpatrick explores how data is revolutionizing inclusion and diversity (I&D) in the workplace. The conversation covers how to leverage data to uncover disparities, address unconscious biases, and guide equitable decision-making. Fitzpatrick also emphasizes HR's critical role in using analytics to strengthen recruitment, retention, and succession strategies while advocating for patience and driving measurable and meaningful workplace transformation.

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How Ageism Impacts Everyone at Work (And What to Do About It) Jan 02, 2025

Shari Collins, who specializes in fostering inclusive environments and driving growth for organizations, explores the topic of ageism in the workplace. Collins unpacks the far-reaching effects ageism has across all generations, from younger professionals facing assumptions about their inexperience to seasoned employees encountering stereotypes about their adaptability. Collins also highlights the significance of psychological safety and resources like “reverse mentoring” that HR or anyone in the workplace can use to break down biases and strengthen relationships in all directions, no matter which generations make up your teams.

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The Power of Peer Mentoring in Shaping HR Leaders Dec 10, 2024

Mary Kitson, the founder and director of Mentor HR®, as well as the senior program manager at MITRE explores the pivotal role mentorship plays in career development, particularly within the HR profession. Kitson highlights the long-term benefits of mentorship for individuals and organizations alike. Discover how beyond skill development, mentorship fosters emotional well-being, job satisfaction, and a sense of community. It also touches all aspects of a mentee’s life, often creating a ripple effect of positive change.

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Breaking Down Barriers: Ethical and Inclusive Hiring Practices Dec 03, 2024

Explore the landscape of modern hiring practices with Michael Cohen, employment law expert and partner at Duane Morris. Cohen emphasizes the crucial role civil rights laws like Title VII play in establishing ethical and compliant hiring processes, while also tackling the subtle challenges posed by implicit biases like affinity bias. He advocates for structured yet flexible interview frameworks—such as using uniform, job-focused questions—and encourages HR professionals to prioritize qualities that add cultural value, rather than seeking rigid cultural fit.

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How to Overcome Perfectionism and Create a Supportive Work Environment for Others Nov 20, 2024

Vitale Buford Hardin, CEO of leadership consultancy Vitale & Company, discusses how a perfectionist mindset can negatively impact innovation, trust, and overall well-being in the workplace. Explore recommendations for how organizations can shift from a perfection-driven culture to one that values authenticity, psychological safety, and resilience.

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Keeping AI Inclusive: Cautionary Tales and Proactive Solutions Nov 15, 2024

Uncover the transformative role of AI in I&D with Michael Bach, whose expertise ranges from I&D thought leader to, best-selling author to, seasoned IT and operations professional. Bach stresses the careful integration of AI to mitigate biases, underscoring AI's potential to innovate HR functions like attracting talent, conducting pay equity audits, and maintaining workplace accessibility. The discussion also cautioned against excessive reliance on technology without human intervention.

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Burning Bright vs. Burning Out: Nurturing High-Performing Employees Nov 08, 2024

David G. Epstein, director of HR and talent strategy for Mobilization for Justice, Inc., shares insights into nurturing high-performing employees amid challenges ranging from remote work to project overload. Epstein offers practical advice for HR leaders to elevate their talent strategy and foster a culture of growth and resilience.

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How Care.com Champions Work-Life Integration to Support Their Workforce Nov 01, 2024

Wes Burke, CHRO of care.com, discusses the many layers of work-life integration and the impact caregiving has on the modern workplace. Burke highlights the diverse challenges employees face in balancing professional responsibilities with caregiving duties, whether it involves children, elderly parents, or even pets. Tune in to discover how care.com is redefining workplace support and setting a new standard for employee care.

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Beyond the Paycheck: How Flexibility Drives Workplace Success Oct 25, 2024

Explore the complexities of balancing employee satisfaction with organizational goals alongside Rob Hosking, executive director of administrative and customer support at Robert Half. Hosking discusses strategies for aligning employee needs with budgetary constraints, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual job satisfaction as well as the significance of transparent communication and employee feedback in maintaining morale and engagement.

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The Culture Shift: Blending Compliance with Core Values Oct 17, 2024

Tune into an engaging conversation with Stephen M. Paskoff, founding president and CEO of Employment Learning Innovations, Inc. (ELI), sharing his journey from practicing employment law to helping organizations build positive workplace cultures. Paskoff underscores the importance of focusing on core behaviors that align with organizational values and discusses the real-world impact of uncivil behavior on employers and employees alike.

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Navigating Leave Policies: Understanding FMLA and ADA Oct 10, 2024

Robin Shea, attorney at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, shares the intricacies of coordinating leave policies in the workplace. Shea outlines that while the FMLA is structured with specific eligibility requirements and designated reasons for leave, the ADA offers a more flexible framework, encouraging reasonable accommodations for disabilities without a set duration of employment.

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HR Strategies to Modernize and Empower Today's Teams Oct 03, 2024

Dive into an engaging conversation around the transformation of Bucknell University's HR department with Nicole Whitehead, Vice President of Human Resources. By leading with humanity, Whitehead shares strategies for overcoming resistance to change, creating inclusive environments, and how to adapt to economic and mental health challenges.

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Leading the Way: Empowering Women in Executive Roles Sep 26, 2024

Jennifer Broerman Spencer, Lenovo's Director of Global Diversity and Inclusion, shares the journey and strategies behind promoting more women into leadership roles at Lenovo. She highlights the critical role of confidence and inclusion in leadership and outlines two core strategies: supporting women's unique challenges in career advancement and setting clear goals for female representation at the executive level.

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Technology's Role in HR Transformation Sep 20, 2024

The podcast episode from SHRM's "All Things Work" features a conversation with Andy Biladeau, SHRM's Chief Transformation Officer, discussing the impact of AI in the workplace. Bilodeau shares insights from his extensive experience in HR transformation, emphasizing the need for HR professionals to adapt to technological changes and embrace new capabilities. He highlights the role of SHRM Labs in guiding HR leaders through the evolving tech landscape, ensuring they are equipped to handle AI's integration. The discussion also touches on the importance of agility, continuous learning, and the human element in navigating workplace transformations.

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The Untapped Potential of Military Spouses Sep 13, 2024

Host Anne Sparaco discusses the unique challenges experienced by military spouses with Allison Chamberlayne, Director of Operations for Hiring Our Heroes, which connects military families with meaningful employment through initiatives.

They explore the unique challenges these individuals face, such as frequent relocations and limited job opportunities, and discuss the importance of creating inclusive programs tailored to their needs. Chamberlain shares insights on the valuable skills military spouses bring, including flexibility, resilience, and strong work ethic, and highlights the role of Hiring Our Heroes in connecting military families with meaningful employment. The conversation emphasizes the benefits organizations can gain by tapping into this dynamic talent pool and offers guidance on strategies for effective recruitment and retention.

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Innovative Leave Policies for a Modern Workplace Sep 05, 2024

In this episode of All Things Work, host Anne Sparaco discusses innovative leave programs with Maria Trapenasso, Senior Vice President at NFP. They explore various types of leave beyond the traditional ones, such as menopause leave, grandparental leave, and expanded bereavement leave, highlighting their importance for employee well-being and retention. Maria emphasizes the need for inclusive and equitable leave policies that consider diverse employee needs and comply with legal regulations. The conversation also touches on the growing trend of sabbatical leaves and the importance of mental health support for employees and their families.

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Employee Engagement and Retention Excellence Aug 23, 2024

Lakeisha Robichaux, founder and CEO of HR firm Chief of Minds, joins host Anne Sparaco to discuss the importance of accountability, clear communication, work-life balance, and aligning personal and business values in an organization’s employee engagement strategy. Noting that employee engagement is currently at a historic low, with rising incivility in workplaces, Robichaux covers actionable advice for improving it, such as regular employee check-ins, retreats, and fostering a culture of trust and transparency.

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Civility in the Workplace Aug 16, 2024

Joining host Anne Sparaco is Jenn Graham, founder and CEO of the workplace culture consulting firm Inclusivv. Jenn shares her insights on fostering a respectful workplace culture by emphasizing the importance of peer-to-peer dialogue and how psychological safety is essential for diverse teams to thrive.

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Latest Trends in Employee Benefits Aug 08, 2024

Jeff Williams, the U.S. president and CEO of Aptia Group, a leading health, benefits, and pension administrator, sat down with All Things Work host Anne Sparaco at SHRM24 to chat about the benefits he sees causing a buzz across various demographics—and how employers can offer robust benefit packages without breaking the bank.

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Introducing: The SHRM Civility Index May 15, 2024

Workplace civility is a cornerstone of workplace culture; it allows people and businesses to thrive by fostering respect and empathy among everyone involved. In this episode of All Things Work, join SHRM Chief Data and Insights Officer Alex Alonso, PhD, SHRM-SCP, for a “podcast takeover” and accompanying discussion of SHRM’s latest research on the topic of workplace civility. Also, hear from Kate Zabriskie, president of Business Training Works, a company focused on providing soft skills instruction, on how her work helps support civility in the workplace.

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Gad Levanon on What GenAI Means for Jobs in the Future Feb 07, 2024

As the development and implementation of generative AI (GenAI) continues at a rapid pace, the universal question being asked is, “Will my job be replaced by GenAI?” In this episode of All Things Work, Gad Levanon, chief economist at the Burning Glass Institute, joins host Tony Lee to discuss topics including whether GenAI will replace jobs, its potential to transform work across industries, and how HR leaders can prepare for workforce changes.

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Kyle Holm on How to Retain Hourly Employees Jan 09, 2024

According to SHRM research, nearly half of hourly workers in the U.S. are actively seeking new job opportunities. That statistic highlighs the turnover challenges of employers who depend on these frontline employees for their operations. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee is joined by Kyle Holm, vice president of compensation advisory at Sequoia Consulting Group, to discuss what employers can do to both motivate and retain hourly employees.

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Ginni Rometty on 'Good Power' and Reinventing IBM Dec 06, 2023

After starting in IT as a systems engineer, Ginni Rometty began a career at IBM, where she climbed the corporate ladder to become the first woman CEO in IBM’s history.

Recorded live at SHRM23 in Las Vegas, this episode is the second part of host Tony Lee’s interview with Rometty, discussing her recent book Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World, as well as her views on the importance of inclusive employers and other key workplace issues.

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Encore: Jennifer Moss on Why Workplace Loneliness Matters Nov 15, 2023

*** This is an encore broadcast of February's episode with Jennifer Moss on Why Workplace Loneliness Matters. Stay subscribed for more new episodes coming soon. ***

Nearly half of employees report they feel lonely at work, and the negative effects of workplace loneliness are numerous. It can contribute to employee burnout, mental health concerns and talent shortages. In this episode of All Things Work, award-winning journalist, author and workplace culture strategist Jennifer Moss joins host Tony Lee to discuss why employers should care if their employees are lonely, and what to do about it.

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Brian Reaves on the Transformational Power of Employee Resource Groups Nov 01, 2023

Meaningful change at organizations is often hindered by employees’ natural inclination to keep doing things the way they’ve always done them. Now, a new three-year research initiative from Great Place to Work entitled The Great Transformation is measuring meaningfully transformative change at eleven organizations following from the launch of new inclusion, diversity and equity initiatives.

In this episode of All Things Work, guest host Mike Frost is joined by Brian Reaves, UKG’s Chief Belonging, Equity & Impact Officer. They discuss how The Great Transformation is helping UKG achieve improvements in areas such as productivity, agility and innovation. Employee resource groups (ERGs) also are playing an important role in UKG’s transformation initiative, and
recent study by Great Place to Work likewise finds ERGs are critical in creating a sense of belonging, safety and pride: Reaves describes the contributions ERGs have made at UKG and what it takes to keep them moving forward.

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Kara Yarnot on How to Support Your Employees with Hidden Disabilities Oct 25, 2023

Hidden disabilities (e.g. psychological disorders, chronic pain, learning disabilities, and other unseen conditions) don’t manifest in ways immediately obvious to others, and employees aren’t inclined to disclose them to their employers either, whether due to fear of retaliation or other adverse impacts on their careers. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Kara Yarnot, Vice President of Strategic Consulting Services at HireClix, about her firsthand experiences navigating her own hidden disabilities at work, as well as what HR, talent acquisition and the C-suite can all do to create inclusive, supportive environments for employees with hidden disabilities.

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Donald Dowling Jr. on What to Know When Your Employees Work Abroad Sep 26, 2023

Whether by assignment or by personal choice, employees sometimes live and work in a country different from where their employer is headquartered, which presents additional challenges and considerations for employers. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Donald Dowling Jr., a labor attorney at Littler Mendelson P.C. specializing in international employment issues. Dowling shares what employers need to know and prepare for when sending employees overseas, along with practical advice for employers and HR professionals dealing with international workforce issues.

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Myrna Maysonet on New Best Practices for Managing Employee Conflict Aug 09, 2023

Conflict among employees is inevitable when humans work side-by-side, and it often results in lower productivity and weakened workplace morale. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Myrna Maysonet, chief diversity officer at the law firm Greenspoon Marder LLP, about best practices for reducing conflict among co-workers.

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The Art Jackson Solution for Workplace Productivity Jul 06, 2023

Workplace productivity is slumping downward. Employees are accomplishing less today than in the past, despite advances in workplace technology. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee is joined by Art Jackson, president of Eagles Nest Performance Management and an expert in leadership, performance and productivity. Jackson says leaders can solve productivity problems by changing their organization’s approach to meetings, remote work, AI and more.

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Dan Shapero on LinkedIn’s Democratization of Talent Acquisition Jun 09, 2023

LinkedIn has played an integral role in the evolution of recruiting. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with LinkedIn Chief Operating Officer Dan Shapero about the paradigm shift from job listings to social networking and how AI will help shape the future of talent acquisition and retention.

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Avi Gesser on How ChatGPT Can Best Serve Workers May 12, 2023

Advocates of AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, point to their potential to boost employee efficiency and productivity, but skeptics express concern about their reliability and accuracy. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Avi Gesser, partner at Debevoise & Plimpton and co-chair of the firm’s Cybersecurity, Privacy and Artificial Intelligence Practice Group, about where AI tools excel and where they falter.

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Jathan Janove on Why Performance Reviews Need to Change Apr 26, 2023

Employees want to know both how they're doing on the job, and their chances for promotion, but workers report feeling uninspired and underwhelmed by their most recent performance review. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with former employment law attorney, author and SHRM.org columnist Jathan Janove on how to rethink performance management, and HR’s role in helping people managers avoid bias in their employees’ performance reviews.

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Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., on SHRM’s 75th Anniversary Mar 15, 2023

As the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) launches its 75th Anniversary year, SHRM now counts more than 323,000 members and plans to welcome more than 18,000 guests to Las Vegas in June for the SHRM23 Annual Conference. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, on plans for commemorating the anniversary, SHRM’s key accomplishments, and Taylor's goals for the organization’s future.

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Jennifer Moss on Why Workplace Loneliness Matters Feb 23, 2023

Nearly half of employees report they feel lonely at work, and the negative effects of workplace loneliness are numerous. It can contribute to employee burnout, mental health concerns and talent shortages. In this episode of All Things Work, award-winning journalist, author and workplace culture strategist Jennifer Moss joins host Tony Lee to discuss why employers should care if their employees are lonely, and what to do about it.

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Monne Williams on Improving Experiences and Outcomes for Front-Line Workers Jan 11, 2023

Upward mobility for front-line employees is critical for growing economies and creating inclusive, resilient workforces. But front-line employees face many obstacles to advancing in their careers. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Monne Williams, a partner at McKinsey & Co., about the plight of front-line workers and solutions to create better experiences and outcomes for them.

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Hannah Williams on the Case for Pay Transparency Oct 21, 2022

Many workers are pushing their employers to be more open about pay to help ensure that historically marginalized groups such as women and people of color are treated fairly. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee is joined by pay transparency advocate and CEO of Salary Transparent Street Hannah Williams to discuss pay transparency and practical steps employers can take to achieve it.

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Ina Purvanova on Employee Flexibility, Autonomy and Everything in Between Sep 29, 2022

Employees today have gained leverage and expect more say about where they work and when they need to be on the job in person. But their employers’ expectations are often different. In this episode of All Things Work, Ina Purvanova, professor of management and chair of the Department of Management and Organizational Leadership within the College of Business and Public Administration at Drake University, joins host Tony Lee to discuss the implications and explore the boundaries of employer flexibility and employee autonomy.

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Wendi Safstrom on the New Importance of Skilled Credentials Sep 15, 2022

Helping both candidates and current employees improve their skill levels through certifications and related efforts has taken on a new importance in a tight labor market. In this episode of All Things Work, Wendi Safstrom, president of the SHRM Foundation, joins host Tony Lee to discuss skilled credentials and their role in closing the skills gap.

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Too Hot to Handle: Julie Moore on the Rules for Workplace Romance Aug 04, 2022

People managers and HR professionals consistently say that navigating and enforcing company rules about workplace romance is one of their toughest assignments. In this episode of All Things Work, Julie Moore, attorney and president of HR consulting firm the Employment Practices Group, speaks with host Tony Lee about sensible approaches to workplace romance and how to avoid problems related to a liaison gone bad.

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David Stillman Welcomes Gen Z to the Workplace Jul 14, 2022

Members of the first generation of digital natives, Gen Z, come to the workplace with their own unique identity, perspective and needs. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with David Stillman, author of Gen Z @ Work: How the Next Generation Is Transforming the Workplace about workers in this generation and how companies can engage them.

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Tom McMullen on High Inflation and Compensation Strategy Jun 17, 2022

As prices continue to rise, employers are wrestling with questions and concerns about what inflation means for compensation strategy. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Tom McMullen, senior client partner at global organizational consulting firm Korn Ferry, on navigating inflation’s impact on the pay of both current and future employees.
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Eric Abbruzzese on Virtual Reality in the Workplace Jun 02, 2022

Previously fixtures of the video game landscape, smart goggles and virtual reality headsets are being used today by organizations to train and onboard employees. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee is joined by Eric Abbruzzese, a VR research director at ABI Research, to discuss how the advent of virtual reality is beginning to shape the workplace.
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Jonathan Segal on Addressing Antisemitism at Work May 13, 2022

Employees of Jewish heritage have long encountered antisemitic attitudes, stereotypes and discrimination at work, and half of all Jewish workers report encountering antisemitism at their jobs. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Jonathan Segal, an attorney with Duane Morris, on what employers should do to address workplace antisemitism.

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Alan Murray on Corporate Social Responsibility Shaping the Future of Employment May 07, 2022

Employees today feel called to make an impact as they make a living. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Alan Murray, the CEO of Fortune Media and a veteran business journalist, on the importance of corporate social responsibility as employers respond to talent shortages and employee engagement issues spurred by the Great Resignation.

Murray is the author of Tomorrow's Capitalist (2022).

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Jeff Levin-Scherz on Containing Health Care Costs Amid Rising Inflation Apr 29, 2022

Employers continue to play an important role in providing health care benefits to large segments of the workforce and their dependents, but face serious challenges successfully containing health care costs during a time of rising inflation. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Jeff Levin-Scherz, population health leader at WTW, on how employers can maintain current health care coverage for employees without breaking the bank.

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Merve Hickok on Using AI Responsibly at Work Apr 02, 2022

With its promises of making work both easier and more efficient, adoption and implementation of AI continues to expand across every industry. Likewise, AI is now also increasingly relied on by hiring/talent acquisition professionals to help solve continuing talent shortages. However, reports indicate AI is producing biases in hiring and other problematic outcomes at work. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee is joined by Merve Hickok, founder of AI Ethicist.org, a website focused on ethically responsible development and governance of AI, to discuss how organizations can ensure they use AI both responsibly and ethically in their business operations.
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David Mitchell on How a Disrupted Economy Is Impacting Work Mar 10, 2022

Inflation, rising energy prices and geopolitical instability are impacting wages and organizations’ ability to attract and retain talent. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with David Mitchell, professor of economics and director of the Bureau of Economic Research at Missouri State University, on how organizations can prioritize compensation, benefits and employee experience to succeed in filling open positions during a rocky economic period.
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Esther Aguilera on Expanding Leadership Roles for Hispanic Professionals Feb 12, 2022

Hispanic people represent a substantial portion of the workforce and consumer base, but continue to be underrepresented in corporate boardrooms and senior executive roles. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Esther Aguilera, president and CEO of the Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) on achieving greater representation among Hispanic professionals in senior leadership roles.
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College Degree Required? Ken Rusk’s Healthy Skepticism Jan 29, 2022

In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Ken Rusk, owner of Toledo, Ohio-based construction conglomerate Rusk Industries and author of Blue Collar Cash (HarperCollins, 2020), about how employers will need to expand their views of employment eligibility to include applicants without college degrees, especially amid acute labor shortages in most industries.
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Marie Artim on Overcoming the Talent Shortages Jan 22, 2022

Talent and labor shortages are widespread and at historic highs across almost every industry. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Marie Artim, vice president of global talent acquisition for Enterprise Holdings (Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo Rent a Car), about successful strategies to overcome the shortages to attract and retain great employees.
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Amy Spurling on What Employees Really Want Jan 08, 2022

What employees want and what employers think they want in terms of benefits and compensation are often misaligned. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Amy Spurling, co-founder and CEO of Compt, a firm specializing in helping employers build, streamline and scale employee benefits, on how organizations can identify benefits and perks employees actually value - and attract and retain great workers.
Compt was selected as the first winner of SHRM’s 2021 Better Workplaces Challenge Cup, a competition highlighting the most innovative workplace technology solutions.
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Jenn Lim on Creating Workplace Happiness Nov 20, 2021

Research suggests that the missing piece in most organizations’ attempts to increase effectiveness and achieve results is workplace happiness. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Jenn Lim, author of Beyond Happiness, to discuss how to build workplace strategies that spread happiness and, as a result, benefit all employees and the bottom line.
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Bruce Tulgan on How to Drive Millennial Employees to Your Company Oct 30, 2021

Millennials are often described as entitled and obsessed with praise, validation and brunch. These stereotypes fail to recognize the tremendous importance of Millennials in the world of work: Now the largest generation in the workplace, Millennials comprise more than 35 percent of the global workforce, and by 2025, they’ll make up 75 percent all employees. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Bruce Tulgan, an expert on generational issues in the workplace, on how employers can effectively attract and retain the Millennial generation.
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Lindsey Garito on Enhancing the Employee Experience Oct 16, 2021

The pandemic has made everyone’s jobs harder, and employees are now more stressed, depressed and anxious than ever. They’re also leaving their jobs in record numbers. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Lindsey Garito, SHRM-SCP, Westmed Medical Group’s director of human capital management and total rewards, about how to support employees and take steps to boost satisfaction and retention.
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Josh Levs on Meeting the Challenges of Single Dads at Work Oct 09, 2021

The pandemic illustrated how difficult it is for one parent to manage the demands of work and parenthood simultaneously. Working moms are the most visible examples of this challenge. Single dads are in a similar situation and face their own unique difficulties. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Josh Levs, leading expert on the experiences of modern dads in the workplace, on how to create workplaces that better serve and accommodate every parent.
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Reset: Employer Culture, Brand and the Future of Work by Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. Sep 07, 2021

SHRM President and CEO, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, joins All Things Work host Tony Lee to discuss questions explored in SHRM’s new book, Reset: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval. As the book’s author, Johnny discusses the role of employer brand and organizational culture when attracting top talent; their intersection with diversity, equity and inclusion; and the steps CEOs and HR leaders can take to reset their organizations.
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Andrea Herron on Encouraging Your Employees to Take Time Off Jul 16, 2021

With reports that more than 75 percent of employees are experiencing burnout at their jobs, workers desperately need a break. One of the best cures for burnout is time off, and a workplace where employees feel good about taking time to recharge, reset and come back refreshed. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Andrea Herron, WebMD’s head of people, on how employers and people managers can foster a culture of work that encourages employees to take the time off they deserve.
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Elizabeth Doty on Companies Leading Social Change Jul 09, 2021

The concept that companies have an obligation to help improve society is not new, but there is a growing expectation among employees that corporate America should have an active role in driving positive social change. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee is joined by Elizabeth Doty from the Erb Institute for Sustainability in Business at the University of Michigan to discuss companies’ increasing role in addressing social and political issues.
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Adam Rosenthal on Effectively Managing Employee Turnover Jun 26, 2021

Reports indicate that the world of work is heading for a “turnover tsunami,” with more than half of employees planning to look for a new job in 2021. This speaks to the importance of managers knowing what to do when employees announce they’ll be moving on. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee is joined by Adam Rosenthal, an attorney specializing in employment law and author of the new book Managing Employees Without Fear: How to Follow the Law, Build a Positive Work Culture and Avoid Getting Sued. They discuss how managers can ensure business continuity when employees leave—and how they can lead in ways that can keep good employees from departing at all.
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Kavitha Prabhakar on Supporting Asian-American and Pacific Island Employees Jun 18, 2021

Asian-American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are no strangers to adversity in the workplace, but their experience often doesn’t receive much attention because of longstanding positive stereotypes of AAPI as hard workers and good employees. In this episode of All Things Work, Kavitha Prabhakar, Deloitte’s chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, joins host Tony Lee to discuss how these frequent biases adversely impact AAPI employees’ career paths and work experiences, and how employers can help their AAPI employees grow and advance in the workplace.
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Dr. Casey Chosewood on Keeping Employee Mental Health a Priority Post-Pandemic Jun 11, 2021

Vaccines have proven highly effective at halting the occurrence and transmission of COVID-19. Unfortunately, resolving mental health issues in the workplace hasn’t been as successful at reversing the symptoms of depression, stress and anxiety that have reached all-time highs following 14 months of living and working during a public health crisis. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Dr. Casey Chosewood, the director of the Office for Total Worker Health at NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) on how to approach employee mental health and steps employers can take to improve the mental health of their employees in a post-pandemic world.
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Grant Morgan on Work’s Big City Exodus Jun 04, 2021

The pandemic has shifted perspectives on remote work and the office footprint and has led to a re-evaluation of headquarter locations. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee is joined by Grant Morgan, co-founder and CEO of biosafety company R-Zero Systems, to discuss this exodus and share the story behind his own company’s decision to relocate.
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Marcus Buckingham on the Post-Pandemic Workplace May 21, 2021

The pandemic has undoubtedly changed the future of the workplace, but we really don’t know yet how that will look. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee is joined by research leader Marcus Buckingham to discuss the impact of COVID-19, how employers can head off the expected turnover tsunami, whether employees’ presence in the office actually matters and why the future of work will hinge on employer flexibility.
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Becki Young on How Employment-Based Immigration Is Changing May 14, 2021

Immigration is a tool employers can use to source talent for jobs when the right talent in the right numbers isn’t available domestically to fill open positions. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee is joined by Grossman Young & Hammond’s Becki Young, an attorney specializing in business immigration, to discuss the state of workplace immigration in the U.S. under the Biden administration and upcoming changes to the rules and procedures that guide how workers move to and from the U.S. for employment.

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Jillian Weiss on the Trans Experience at Work May 07, 2021

Trans employees (those identifying as transgender, non-binary and gender queer) are a segment of workers who have historically encountered severe and frequent discrimination at work, including discriminatory hiring, promotion and termination, insensitive treatment and outright physical and sexual assault. In this episode of All Things Work, Jillian Weiss, an attorney specializing in providing legal representation to LGBTQ employees, joins host Tony Lee to discuss the current state of the work environment for trans employees and provide advice for HR and people managers who are new to working with transgender individuals.
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Michael Nathanson on Resilience at Work Apr 30, 2021

Resilience and the ability to bounce back after difficult times is definitely an invaluable trait, but COVID-19’s largescale disruption of day-to-day business operations brought into focus the importance of resilience in the world of work, because companies were forced to completely reimagine how to get work done within the constraints of a global health crisis. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee is joined by Michael Nathanson, CEO of The Colony Group, a nationally recognized wealth advisory firm, and host of the podcast Seeking the Extraordinary. Michael shares the experiences that shaped his own brand of personal resilience and they discuss how business leaders can help their employees and organizations become stronger and more resilient.
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Cynthia Calvert on Halting Family Responsibilities Discrimination at Work Apr 23, 2021

COVID-19 put a spotlight on employees’ responsibilities to care for family members, such as babies, children, aging parents or any family member requiring ongoing assistance in meeting their basic needs. However, the closure of schools and other care providers, along with the shift to remote work introduced greater risk of employers treating employees with family responsibilities unfairly, because they may be thought of as less dependable than employees without families.
In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Cynthia Calvert, an attorney and nationally recognized expert on family responsibilities (or caregiver) discrimination about how HR professionals and people managers can help safeguard against caregiver discrimination in their workplaces.
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Dick Finnegan on Keeping Employees Engaged During the Pandemic Apr 09, 2021

COVID-19 changed employees' needs and concerns at work, which prompted many companies to change their approaches to employee satisfaction and retention to keep workers from leaving. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with leading employee retention expert Dick Finnegan on what companies can do to engage and retain employees, especially working moms, in this new era of work.
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Jason Briefel on Reshaping Public Sector Employment Mar 19, 2021

The arrival of a new presidential administration that actively supports reversing previous cuts to the civil service prompts consideration for the future of public sector employment. In this episode of SHRM’s All Things Work podcast, host Tony Lee speaks with Jason Briefel, director of policy and outreach for the Senior Executives Association, a professional association for the federal workforce’s senior executives. They consider new approaches to public sector talent acquisition aimed at making government employment opportunities more attractive to candidates.
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Steve Preston on Goodwill's Workforce Planning Mar 12, 2021

You probably know Goodwill Industries International for their iconic retail stores, but what you might not know is that the organization also specializes in providing workforce development initiatives at a large scale. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Goodwill’s president and CEO, Steve Preston, on how the organization provides comprehensive employment services that include job training, credentialing programs, direct job placement and online support to not only their 140,000 employees, but also anyone looking for a job.
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Darcy Gruttadaro on How to Support Employees’ Mental Health During the Pandemic Feb 26, 2021

As a second year of life under the pandemic is underway, workplace and mental health continues to be a serious issue: Reported symptoms of depression and anxiety have tripled and quadrupled since the start of the pandemic and nearly 75 percent of workers say they’re experiencing burnout. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee talks with Darcy Gruttadaro, Director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation’s Center for Mental Health, on steps employers can take to actively support their employees’ mental health during this time.
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Melissa Pace on Workplace English Training Programs Feb 19, 2021

Smokey Denmark’s Smoked Meats Company is a small business in Austin, Texas producing premium quality sausage. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Smokey Denmark’s owner, Melissa Pace, about her decision to hire nine Burmese immigrants with limited English language skills and provide a workplace education program to help them develop their English proficiency.
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Joann Lublin on Supporting Working Moms During the Pandemic Feb 17, 2021

In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee talks with award-winning business journalist Joann Lublin about the new challenges COVID-19 has created for working mothers, smart steps employers can take to support them and tie-ins to Joann’s new book Power Moms: How Executive Mothers Navigate Work and Life.
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A Look Ahead to 2021 with John Morgan Dec 11, 2020

Host Tony Lee speaks with career services expert John Morgan of Lee Hecht Harrison on what to expect from the world of work in 2021 and beyond. They discuss how the pandemic will continue to impact recruiting, workforce planning and the changing role of HR.
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Justin Constantine on Veteran Employment Nov 06, 2020

Justin Constantine, a Marine combat veteran and author of From We Will to At Will: A Handbook for Veteran Hiring, Transitioning, and Thriving in the Workplace (SHRM, 2018), joins host Tony Lee to discuss why HR professionals often don't consider veterans when hiring, why that trend is reversing and how to retain veterans once they're hired.
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Guns in the Workplace with Jake Charles Oct 30, 2020

On this week’s episode of SHRM’s All Things Work podcast, we’re discussing the very complex issue of guns in the workplace. Much of the complexity is rooted in the fact that each state is responsible for enacting its own laws about guns and the places gun owners are allowed to bring them, including the workplace and company parking lots. What that means for employers is that they’re bound by the laws of the state where they operate, which results in a complex legal picture at a time when employers are striving to keep their employees safe.
Joining us to discuss guns in the workplace is Jake Charles. Jake is a Lecturing Fellow and Executive Director of the Center for Firearms Law at Duke University. He also writes and teaches on the Second Amendment and gun laws.
On this episode of All Things Work, listen in to hear host Tony Lee and Jake discuss what HR professionals should know about gun laws, gun rights and how they can help prevent workplace shootings while recognizing the Second Amendment rights of their employees.
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Team Building During a Pandemic with Elizabeth Bille Oct 23, 2020

SHRM’s All Things Work podcast continues to provide coverage of how the world of work is responding to the pandemic.
The large-scale shift to remote work in response to COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the experience of how employees interact with one another, especially as teams. The absence of employees’ proximity also eliminates both the physical cues and informal, non-work related interactions between team members that are so important in producing a shared sense of connection and cohesion.
As a result, organizations are having to rethink what they can do to create that experience of interpersonal connectivity when team members can’t be in the same place.
Joining us to discuss effective team building during a pandemic is Elizabeth Bille. Elizabeth is Senior Vice President of Workplace Culture at EVERFI, a leading provider of workplace training.
In this episode, hear Elizabeth and host Tony Lee discuss steps employers can take to create a remote work experience that achieves the same sense of togetherness that accompanies onsite work.
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Lisa Nagele-Piazza on Marijuana in the Workplace Oct 16, 2020

With recreational and medical use of marijuana now legal in over 30 states, pot use has emerged as a complicated topic that raises many thorny questions for both employers and employees: Should employers still test for it? If so, what are the circumstances that they should? What sorts of accommodations should employers make for what sorts of employees?
Here to answer these questions and many more is SHRM’s own Lisa Nagele-Piazza. Lisa is SHRM Online's Senior Legal Editor, covering federal, state and local employment law developments. She closely follows marijuana legislation at the state level and its impact on the workplace, as well as drug testing rules. In this episode of SHRM’s All Things Work podcast, hear Lisa and host Tony Lee provide a comprehensive overview of what employers are and aren’t doing and are doing when it comes to pot, as well as their thoughts on what the future holds for marijuana in the workplace.
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Finding and Retaining Talent in a Post-COVID World with Jim Bitterle Oct 12, 2020

SHRM’s All Things Work podcast continues to provide coverage of how the world of work is responding to the pandemic.
This time last year, talent shortages were on the minds HR and recruiting professionals everywhere, but the onset of COVID-19 shifted employers’ focus at many organizations from talent acquisition to a survivalist mindset of just trying to stay open and adapt to the new complications of operating during a pandemic. After months of recalibrating to a new normal, employers are again looking toward their future success and returning to the question of, “How do I get the best people to work for my organization?”

To discuss recruiting and retaining talent in a post-COVID world is Jim Bitterle.

Jim is a Managing Partner with EDSI Consulting, a national workforce development, talent and training company that helps companies and communities train and retain great people. He’s also the author of the new book “Unquittable”, published by SHRM, which is a guide to the most effective tools, strategies and processes for attracting, developing and retaining talent in your organization.
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The Pandemic’s Impact on Company Culture with Melanie Booher Oct 02, 2020

SHRM’s All Things Work podcast continues to provide coverage of how the world of work is responding to the pandemic.
Company culture is often described as “how things get done around here,” and given COVID-19’s transformation of day-to-day business operations, the pandemic’s impact on company culture is indisputable.
Joining us to discuss company culture in the era of COVID is Melanie Booher. Melanie is a certified culture coach and the chief people officer at MB Consulting Solutions in Cincinnati. Since 2000, she has helped organizations achieve meaningful change in the areas of HR, operations, leadership development and business strategy by leveraging their company culture as a competitive advantage.
In this episode, hear Melanie and host Tony Lee discuss COVID-centered culture questions, such as how company culture is affected by remote work and how to create a positive culture at businesses that require employees to work on-site despite the risk of infection.
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COVID-19's Impact on Women's Careers with Pam Cohen Sep 25, 2020

SHRM’s All Things Work podcast continues to provide coverage of how the world of work is responding to the pandemic. On this week’s episode, we examine how the pandemic is disproportionately impacting women and their careers.

Research from the Boston Consulting Group indicates that women are twice as likely as men to have primary or sole responsibility for cooking, cleaning, childcare and education during the pandemic. This doesn’t leave a lot of time for work. Likewise, many women are concerned that these increased responsibilities may adversely affect their long-term career prospects because of a perceived inability by their employers to handle the workload.

In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee is joined by Pam Cohen, Ph.D. Pam is a behavioral research scientist and the president of WerkLabs, which is the research division of The Mom Project, a Chicago-based company that provides support for mothers in the workplace.
Listen to hear Tony and Pam discuss actionable steps that employers of any size can take to help facilitate women’s success in the workplace during this unusually trying time.
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Legal Concerns for Small Businesses During COVID-19 Sep 18, 2020

SHRM’s All Things Work podcast continues to provide coverage of how the world of work is responding to the pandemic. This week, we’re turning our attention to some of the legal challenges that small businesses are now confronting due to COVID-19. In this episode, we’re joined by two guests, Janell Stanton and Amber Clayton. As the Managing Attorney of the employment law group at Wagner, Falconer & Judd, Janell advises small businesses on all facets of HR and employment law. Janell also represents the SHRM LegalNetwork, is a service that provides affordable legal advice to HR professionals. Amber Clayton is the Director of SHRM’s HR Knowledge Center, which is a resource available to SHRM members: Members are able to call in with their thorniest HR-related questions and SHRM’s team of HR experts provide answers, guidance and resources.

In this episode, Janell and Amber join host Tony Lee to help answer COVID-19-related HR questions including whether employers can require their employees to test for COVID, how to respond to employees who refuse to come to work due to fear of contracting the virus and also clarification on the intersection between different types of sick leave (e.g. FCCRA, FMLA, state).
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Rob Chesnut on Business Integrity Jul 22, 2020

In the face of a public health crisis and a renewed focus on racial inequities, the bedrock question on the minds of businesses everywhere is, “How do we make sure we’re doing the right thing for our employees, our customers and ultimately, society as a whole?” To help answer this question is Rob Chesnut. Rob is an attorney with a storied career helping organizations such as eBay and Airbnb do what they say they’re going to do with integrity. On this episode of SHRM’s All Things Work podcast, hear Rob talk with host Tony Lee about companies’ responsibilities as ethical actors during difficult times.

Rob will also be a featured guest on SHRM’s Tune in Tuesday episode on August 11. Please click here to register. https://tuneintuesdays.shrm.org/

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Tom Spiggle and Natalie McLaughlin on Age Discrimination During the Pandemic Jul 17, 2020

SHRM’s All Things Work podcast continues to provide coverage of how the world of work is responding to the pandemic. In addition to being more susceptible to contracting COVID-19, older workers face a number of challenges that contribute to their likelihood of being laid off from their jobs. In this episode, we discuss the experiences of older workers and how the pandemic and accompanying economic downturn is producing murky circumstances where older workers are more likely to suspect and raise claims of age discrimination following layoffs. Tom Spiggle and Natalie McLaughlin are attorneys who specialize in representing employees and employers respectively. Hear Tom and Natalie talk through a number of employment scenarios with host Tony Lee about what does and doesn’t constitute age discrimination in the age of COVID.
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Steve Browne on HR Rising Jul 14, 2020

On this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee is joined by Steve Browne. Steve is vice president of HR for LaRosa’s Pizzeria, a pizza restaurant chain with 66 locations serving communities in Ohio, Tennessee and Kentucky. Steve is an elected member of SHRM’s Board of Directors as well as an author in the field of human resources and recently published his second book in the HR space, HR Rising: From Ownership to Leadership. Listen in in to hear Tony talk with Steve about his bold challenge to the HR profession in HR Rising and other key themes in the book.
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Sean Woodroffe on Managing Teams During the Pandemic Jun 11, 2020

SHRM’s All Things Work podcast continues to bring you coverage of how the world of work is responding during the era of COVID. This time, we’re looking at how employers are managing and engaging their teams during the pandemic and turn our attention to one specific employer, TIAA, a global financial services company. Sean Woodroffe is TIAA’s Chief Human Resource Officer, leading a team of 400 HR professionals who work to meet the HR needs of TIAA’s 117,000 employees worldwide. Host Tony Lee talks with Sean on a number of topics including TIAA’s response to the pandemic, how Sean has managed his team, as well as his advice to HR professionals facing tough return-to-work questions.
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Dr. John Whyte on Helping Employees Return to Work May 29, 2020

SHRM’s All Things Work podcast provides continuing coverage of how the world of work is responding to the pandemic. This episode explores the many ways the workplace will be different moving forward. Joining All Thing Work host Tony Lee is Dr. John Whyte, WebMD’s Chief Medical Officer. John shares his views on a number of critical issues, including the CDC’s return-to-work guidelines, the remarkable expansion of paid sick leave and his advice to companies with employees who are scared about returning to work.
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Steve Bates on the Critical Role of IT During the Pandemic May 08, 2020

SHRM’s All Things Work podcast is continuing coverage of how the world of work is responding to the pandemic. In this episode, we’re turning our attention to the critical role of IT during the crisis. While stay-at-home orders have brought so much work to a standstill, we can only imagine how much worse the economic slowdown would be if it weren’t for IT systems and the professionals responsible for keeping those systems running. In this episode, host Tony Lee is joined by Steve Bates of KPMG. Steve heads KPMG’s CIO Chief Center of Excellence and shares his vantage point of what it looks like for a company with 219,000 employees worldwide to go completely remote almost overnight. Hear Tony and Steve discuss the responses and lessons learned from IT departments both large and small, as well their thoughts on the future shape of IT as companies embrace remote work while also taking steps to return to the workplace.
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Michael and Katie Stallard on Maintaining Social Connection While Working Remotely Mar 31, 2020

Last time on SHRM’s All Things Work podcast, we discussed how businesses can successfully implement remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. This time, we’re turning our attention to employees’ experience of remote work and its accompanying feelings of isolation and loneliness. In this week’s episode, host Tony Lee is joined by Michael and Katie Stallard to discuss the isolating nature of remote work and solutions employees can take to stay well in this new, unprecedented era of work. Mike and Katie are a husband and wife team who have been studying the impact of personal connection in the workplace since 2002 and recently recently wrote a great article for LinkedIn on Why Relational Connection Is So Important During the Coronavirus Pandemic. Listen to hear them talk with Tony to unpack big questions such as, “How can employees successfully adapt to working from home?” and “Can video conferencing tools really replace the experience of being with someone?”
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Mari Anne Snow on Remote Work During COVID-19 Mar 18, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is upending work for everyone all across the globe. To prevent the virus from spreading at the workplace, more and more organizations are turning to remote work as a necessary step to continue their day-to-day operations. This unpredicted new reality represents uncharted territory for many organizations and people managers accustomed to having their employees onsite, raising questions such as, “How do I know my workers are actually working?”, “Do my employees have the tools they to do their jobs remotely?” and “What impact does remote work have on my people’s productivity?”. In this episode of SHRM’s All Things Work podcast, host Tony Lee talks with remote work expert Mari Anne Snow to answer these questions and more to provide you with practical steps you can take to successfully implement and manage remote work at your organization.
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Technical Dystopia with Dan Schawbel Mar 12, 2020

Automation and its impact on work is no longer in a far off future: It’s arriving now. Technology’s increasing ability to complete tasks previously performed by humans is projected to yield a higher quality of life with shorter work weeks and more free time. But the dark side of automation could be a technical dystopia that will impact not only how we work, but who gets to work at all. Nearly 40% of all U.S. jobs are currently in occupations that could shrink between now and 2030 because of the automation of routine and physical tasks. In this episode of SHRM’s All Things Work podcast, host Tony Lee and New York Times best-selling author Dan Schawbel (Back to Human, Promote Yourself, Me 2.0) take on big questions such as potential populist outrage at job elimination and employers’ responsibility to their workers whose jobs stand to be eliminated by automation.
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Andrew Barnes on the 4 Day Work Week Mar 07, 2020

Andrew Barnes is the author of The 4 Day Week where he makes the case that businesses can shorten the traditional five day working week while maintaining peak productivity and employees’ existing rates of pay. The result, according to Andrew, is a future in which we work less, but are both more productive and satisfied. In this episode of SHRM’s All Things Work podcast, Andrew talks with host Tony Lee about the steps he took to successfully implement the four-day week at his own company and what the change has meant to his 240 employees.
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Wendi Safstrom on the Role of the SHRM Foundation Mar 06, 2020

In her role as Executive Director of the SHRM Foundation, Wendi Safstrom leads the strategy and programmatic implementations that support the Foundation’s mission and vision. In this episode of SHRM’s All Things Work podcast, Wendi joins host Tony Lee to discuss the Foundation’s goal of elevating the HR profession as a method to drive social change by its promoting employment opportunities for workers in untapped talent pools, such as veterans, those with criminal records and individuals with disabilities. She also details the Foundation’s efforts to foster the next generation of HR by providing resources to students and recent grads.
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Jaime Fall on Employer-Driven Upskilling Feb 21, 2020

Jaime Fall is the Director of UpSkill America at the Aspen Institute, which is an employer-led movement to expand opportunities for workers who need help advancing their careers and moving into better-paying jobs. In this episode of SHRM’s All Things Work podcast, Jaime joins host Tony Lee to discuss the practice of upskilling and its benefits for both employers and employees. He also shares examples of companies’ various upskilling initiatives.
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Reid Walsh on Elevating Public Sector Employment in Pennsylvania Feb 14, 2020

Reid Walsh serves as the Deputy Secretary for Human Resources and Management for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In this episode of SHRM’s All Things Work podcast, Reid joins host Tony Lee to discuss her work in helping shape the future of public employment. Listen to hear about the initiatives she’s led to modernize hiring processes at the state level that are both bringing in more qualified candidates and attracting millennials to Pennsylvania’s public sector jobs.
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Kyle Welch on the Value of Whistleblowers Jan 31, 2020

Kyle Welch is an assistant professor of accountancy at The George Washington University. He’s also a published academic researcher studying internal whistleblowing: the practice of employees reporting suspected illegal activity or misconduct up the chain of command. In this episode of SHRM’s All Things Work podcast, host Tony Lee learns firsthand what Kyle discovered after analyzing over 2 million reports. (Spoiler alert, the results are pretty counterintuitive.) They also discuss Kyle’s findings regarding the #MeToo movement’s impact on employees feeling more emboldened to report improper behavior at work.
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Steve Miller Talks Employer-Offered Student Loan Benefits Jan 24, 2020

In this episode of SHRM’s All Things Work podcast, Tony Lee is joined by SHRM digital editor Steve Miller who oversees SHRM’s online compensation and benefits-related content. College graduates are entering the workforce with substantial amounts of student loan debt, but there’s a growing trend of companies beginning to offer debt repayment assistance as an employee benefit. Listen in to hear Tony and Steve discuss what’s driving this trend and learn about a broad range of student loan benefits that are being implemented by various employers.
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Heather Younger on Cultivating Employee Loyalty Jan 15, 2020

In this episode of SHRM’s All Things Work podcast, Tony Lee is joined by Heather Younger. Heather is an author and motivational speaker who works to help employers understand the connection between their employees’ loyalty and their ability to achieve big picture goals. Tony and Heather discuss cultivating employee loyalty as an approach available to companies to guard against turnover and economy-wide talent shortages. Heather also shares her perspectives on how companies can hire managers that actually encourage loyalty among their employees and the role of emotions in shaping employees’ allegiance.
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JoDee Curtis and Susan White on Employee Mobility Jan 10, 2020

SHRM’s Tony Lee is joined by employment mavens JoDee Curtis and Susan White to discuss the shift in employees’ willingness to relocate for their jobs. Historically, relocation was accepted as part and parcel to having a career, but in recent years, paid employee relocations have fallen. Likewise, approximately half of all workers in the U.S. are saying that they are not willing to move for their professions. Listen to hear their analysis of the forces behind this new “stay put” mentality, whether we can expect it to continue in the foreseeable future and what companies can do to facilitate talent relocation when it’s needed.
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Peter Weddle on Employer Responsibility Jan 03, 2020

SHRM’s Tony Lee is joined by Peter Weddle, an author and speaker on employment and success at work. Peter is the CEO of TAtech.org, which is the association of technology providers for the talent acquisition industry. He is the author of a range of books on employment and has been a columnist for The Wall Street Journal, National Business Employment Weekly and CNN.com Tony and Peter discuss the movement to hold companies more accountable with regards to how they treat their employees, customers and communities. Likewise, employees are expecting more of their companies than just profitability, and it’s impacting whether employees stay or go. Listen as Tony and Peter weigh in on whether companies’ increased global stewardship is likely to extend to the foreseeable future or reverse course as employers automate more and more labor.
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Steve Browne on Workplace Loneliness and "HR On Purpose" Jul 10, 2019

SHRM's Tony Lee is joined by Steve Browne, vice president of HR for LaRosa's Pizzeria to discuss workplace loneliness and the success of his new book HR On Purpose. Tony and Steve talk about how feeling isolated at work causes many people to look for a different job, why open offices are often the culprit of isolation, how it's easy to be isolated and have the perception that you're not, how social media can contribute to isolation and the overwhelmingly positive response to Steve's book.
You can watch Tony's interview with Steve at #SHRM19 in the SHRM Studio here.
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Justin Constantine on Veteran Employment May 22, 2019

SHRM's Tony Lee is joined by Justin Constantine, a motivational speaker, Marine combat veteran and a leading voice in the veteran community. He’s involved in all kinds of veterans’ initiatives, including SHRM’s HireVets platform. He is also the only guest on All Things Work to have been shot in the head. Tony and Justin discuss why they think HR professionals don't often look at veterans when hiring and why that trend is reversing, why companies shouldn't be so rigid in hiring only veterans with college degrees, the recent changes in how AI is used to match veterans to jobs, Justin's work with SHRM and how to retain veterans once you've got them in the door.
Mentioned on the podcast: JobPath
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Dr. Diane Hamilton on Encouraging Curiosity May 15, 2019

SHRM's Tony Lee is joined by Dr. Diane Hamilton, a nationally syndicated radio host, speaker, moderator, consultant, and author whose ground-breaking work in the area of curiosity has been heralded by some of the biggest names in leadership. Tony and Diane discuss how she became interested in studying curiosity, closing the curiosity gap between the C-suite and employees, how business leaders can spark curiosity in the workplace and what she’ll be covering during her mega session on June 25 at 3:30 p.m. at the 2019 SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas.
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Ravin Jesuthasan on the Future of Work May 01, 2019

SHRM's Tony Lee is joined by Ravin Jesuthasan, a globally recognized thought leader on the future of work and human capital and is one of the world’s most influential consultants. Ravin was the lead partner for the World Economic Forum’s ground-breaking study: Shaping the Future Implications of Digital Media for Society. And is a regular participant and presenter at the World Economic Forum’s annual meetings in Davos and Tianjin. Tony and Ravin discuss the future of work, the increased prominence of soft skills as artificial intelligence plays a bigger role at work, what learnability is and how to identify it, how the will gap is just as important as the skill gap, why white collar jobs will see the most changes in the workplace due to AI, and why HR needs to think of themselves as stewards of work rather than just stewards of jobs.
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John Scott on Leadership Development Trends Apr 24, 2019

SHRM's Tony Lee is joined by John Scott, the chief operating officer and co-founder of APTMetrics. John has 30 years of experience designing and implementing talent management and assessment systems across a variety of global, high-stakes settings. Tony and John discuss why less than half of C-suite executives think their company’s leaders are doing a good job, why situational and contextual factors can’t be overlooked when hiring and developing leaders, the ideal mentor for a company leader, and what constitutes quality talent across generational divides.
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Martin Yate on Making a Career Change Apr 15, 2019

SHRM's Tony Lee is joined by Martin Yate, a New York Times best-selling author, a frequent contributor to SHRM.org, a former HR professional, and the owner and proprietor of Knock Em Dead—a resume writing and career coaching service. Tony and Martin discuss why people have difficulties writing resumes, prioritizing which jobs to apply for, how to break into human resources with no experience or when transitioning from another field, and how to turn the tables on a poor interviewer while still making a positive impression.
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Arlene Hirsch on Reverse Mentoring Apr 03, 2019

SHRM's Tony Lee is joined by Arlene Hirsch, a recognized expert in career psychology and the proprietor of a Chicago-based career and psychological counseling firm. Tony and Arlene discuss what reverse mentoring is, how reverse mentoring fosters inter-generational connections, reverse mentoring's importance for managing a diverse workforce and reverse mentoring in the #MeToo era.
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Jathan Janove on the 5 Myths of Age Discrimination Mar 27, 2019

SHRM's Tony Lee is joined by Jathan Janove, a former employment attorney with more than 25 years of experience representing employers with employee relations challenges. Tony and Jathan discuss older workers in the workplace, the biases they face and the myths employers traffic in to avoid hiring them.
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Paul Falcone's 3 Tips for Dealing with Attitude Problems in the Workplace Mar 20, 2019

SHRM's Tony Lee is joined by Paul Falcone, vice president of HR at the Motion Picture & Television Fund in Woodland Hills, Calif. Tony and Paul discuss three tips for dealing with an employee’s attitude that is really becoming a problem in the workplace, why you should remove the word "attitude" from your lexicon, why perception is everything, the importance of documentation and how managers can prepare themselves for tough conversations.
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Chris Cancialosi on Imparting Knowledge to Younger Workers Mar 06, 2019

SHRM's Tony Lee is joined by Chris Cancialosi, a partner and founder of gothamCulture, and a former battalion operations officer and Black Hawk helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army. Tony and Chris discuss imparting knowledge to younger workers, viewing knowledge as intellectual capital, the variables to consider when preparing for a transition in a company, pre-emptive knowledge transfers and what Chris’ deployment to Iraq taught him about the process of transferring knowledge.
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Kum & Go’s Jon Renaud on Employee Retention Feb 20, 2019

SHRM's Tony Lee is joined by Jon Renaud, director of operations for an Iowa-based convenience store chain, to discuss what his company is doing to improve employee retention in the convenience store business that is marred by high turnover. Tony and Jon dig into thecompany's push to dramatically increase its number of fulltime employees, the transition to permanent schedules for all positions and the things that have surprised Jon as these programs have rolled out.

Jonathan A. Segal on Pay Equity Feb 08, 2019

SHRM's Tony Lee is joined by lawyer and friend of SHRM Jonathan A. Segal to discuss the definition of pay equity, the push for pay equity being analogous to the #MeToo movement, how to conduct a pay audit, which states are looking to enact pay-parity laws, why companies need to consider the human element when thinking about pay equity and much more.

Susan Milligan on the Gig Economy Jan 17, 2019

Today on All Things Work, SHRM's Tony Lee is joined by journalist Susan Milligan to discuss the rise of the gig economy and what it means to be a gig worker. Tony and Susan get into why gig work isn't just for college grads, the generational divide among gig economy workers, non-traditional benefits being offered by employers to gig workers and much more.

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