Discover why recruiting is no longer just hiring — it’s marketing. In today’s competitive job market, overcoming talent shortages and meeting shifting candidate expectations requires a fresh approach. Heidi Barnett, president of talent acquisition firm isolved, reveals how organizations can adapt their recruitment process. From applying marketing principles to create job ads that truly resonate to balancing immediate hiring needs with long-term workforce growth and preparing employees for AI integration, Barnett shares actionable insights that redefine how to attract and retain top talent.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Subscribe to the All Things Work newsletter to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/fg444d---Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

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. Subscribe to the All Things Work newsletter to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/fg444d---Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r