SHRM All Things Work

Find out how automation and generative AI are transforming the workforce — not just displacing it. Justin Ladner, SHRM’s senior labor economist, discusses findings from SHRM research and reveals which roles are truly at risk, how HR is adapting, and why non-technical barriers like client preferences and regulations are reshaping the displacement narrative.  Resources from this Week’s Episode:  Automation, Generative AI, and Job Displacement Risk in U.S. Employment - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/automation-generative-ai-and-job-displacement-risk-in-u-s--employment  Automation, Generative AI, and Job Displacement Risk in HR Employment - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/automation-generative-ai-and-job-displacement-risk-in-hr  Worker Expectations about Automation and Generative AI Job Displacement Risk - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/worker-expectations-about-automation-and-generative-ai-job-displacement-risk 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 

What if techniques learned in therapy could help resolve workplace conflict? Learn how Olivia Russak, a licensed marriage and family therapist, adapts therapy-based approaches like “I statements” and nervous system regulation to help managers and employees build trust with each other and repair strained relationships. Along with an audience Q&A, find out how SHRM’s new research on HR excellence — including talent-related areas like employee experience and leadership and manager development — frames this transformative discussion.  Resources from this Week’s Episode: SHRM Business Case for HR Excellence - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/the-business-case-for-hr-excellence-report  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 

Ever struggled with how to turn nerve-wracking pay conversations into career-changing opportunities? Ben Zweig, CEO of Veo Labs, shares pay negotiation strategies for employees, unpacks the psychological and social barriers to self-advocacy, and equips people managers with empathy-driven tools to build trust and transparency in compensation discussions.  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 Resources from this Week’s Episode – 2025 Employee Benefits Survey: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/employee-benefits-survey    Total Rewards Specialty Credential: https://www.shrm.org/credentials/specialty-credentials/total-rewards  

Workplace romances are more common than many organizations realize, and even consensual relationships can carry serious legal and cultural risks. In this special crossover episode featuring Honest HR, Jenn Betts, employment lawyer and office managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins law firm, joins host Honest HR Monique Akanbi, SHRM-CP, to unpack how power dynamics, perception, policy, and digital communication shape legal exposure — and what HR leaders can do to manage risk, respond to breakups, and foster a respectful workplace culture. This podcast is approved for .5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires March 1, 2027. Subscribe to Honest HR to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz   ---  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

How well do you know your organization’s culture? Michael Cohen, Partner at Duane Morris, LLP, explores research from SHRM’s 2026 Global Culture Report which highlights eight distinct culture types. Find out how aligning with your company’s ethos can help you thrive, drive collaboration, and foster innovation in today’s workplace. Plus, take our quiz to discover which culture applies to your organization!  Resources from this Week's Episode   Culture Quiz: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/quiz/discover-your-organizations-culture-dna   2026 Global Culture Report: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/2026-global-workplace-culture-report 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