All Things Work

Get ready to master the job hunt in 2026 as employers raise the bar and digital processes dominate. Kristen Freeman Johnson, Senior Regional Director at Beacon Hill Staffing Group, discusses how job seekers can overcome the latest hurdles throughout the application and interview processes. Learn how to prepare for AI-powered interviews and stand out from the competition to make a positive lasting impression.  Resources from this Week's Episode – (Research) Help Wanted: Understanding the Labor Shortage https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/help-wanted--understanding-the-u-s--labor-shortage  (Research) State of the Workplace 2026 - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/state-of-the-workplace-summary-and-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

Ready to achieve more at work? Kickstart your year — and your career — with actionable goal-setting. Discover how ⁠Terence Davy, leadership coach and founder of Proactivity, helps individuals overcome common obstacles, align personal ambitions with organizational priorities, and leverage the SMART goals framework for measurable success. Plus, get powerful insights from an audience Q&A, and learn which essential skill Davy says is critical for leadership success.  Resources from this Week’s Episode : Goal-Setting Worksheet - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/forms/goal-setting-worksheet  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 organizatio

How do workplace TV shows mirror and mold our views on various aspects of work like collaboration, conflict, and leadership? Temple Northup, Director of Journalism and Media studies at San Diego State University, explores the psychological and cultural effects of workplace sitcoms like “The Office” and “Severance”.   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 

Confused by your financial benefits? You could be leaving money on the table. Discover how to confidently manage 401(k)s, HSAs, FSAs, and employer matching as SHRM’s Brittany Fallon and Sherry Martel break down the essentials. Find out how to leverage life events, avoid costly mistakes, and make the most of your financial opportunities at work.  Resources from this Week’s Episode - Designing and Administering Defined Contribution Retirement Plans   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 

Polyworking — or working two jobs — is a growing trend among workers that comes with various risks and consequences. Discover the legal implications, how it can impact your well-being, and how to bring it up to your manager to avoid violating workplace policy with expert guidance from Jonathan Segal, partner at Duane Morris.  Resources from this Week’s Episode: 2026 HR Trends: Planning for Business Impact - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/hr-trends  Ask-a-Lawyer Q&A: Polyworking – shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/all-things-work/ask-a-lawyer-polyworking   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: htt

Think you’ve found your dream job? Discover the hidden risks of “career catfishing” with Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster, as she reveals how misleading job postings are on the rise — and how to spot red flags before you fall victim. Discover how both intentional and unintentional deception happens during the hiring process and actionable tips job seekers can keep in mind on their job hunt.  Resources from this week’s episode - SHRM Job Description Guide:  https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/job-descriptions    Help Wanted Understanding the US Labor shortage: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/help-wanted--understanding-the-u-s--labor-shortage  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 groundb

Learn how to work smarter, not harder, in today’s tech-driven workplace. Executive advisor Jamie Champagne shares actionable frameworks like her "Now, Next, Later, Never" method for productivity and debunks common myths about digital tools and multitasking. By the end, you’ll have tools to help foster team collaboration, adapt to change, and model leadership regardless of your title.  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 

Could your experience be your strongest asset? Kristin Delwo, EVP at EBSCO, explains how employers are looking at more than just college education. Learn how to translate your experience into evidence that gets noticed and practical ways to overcome digital screening barriers — insights that help HR unlock overlooked potential through skills-first hiring.  Resources from this week’s episode - Transform Your Organization’s Talent Acquisition Strategy with Skills-First Hiring: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/skills-first-hiring-transform-talent-acquisition  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 M

Give your career the visibility it deserves. Learn how to transform your reputation and digital presence with insights from career expert Madelyn Mackie. Find out how to optimize your LinkedIn, shape how others perceive you professionally, and leverage your authentic strengths to attract promotions, mentorships, and leadership roles. Resources from this episode: 5 Strategies to Get More from LinkedIn as an HR Pro - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/hr-quarterly/5-strategies-to-get-more-from-linkedin-as-hr-pro   https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/hr-quarterly/5-strategies-to-get-more-from-linkedin-as-hr-pro  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

Facing a performance improvement plan (PIP) can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of the line in your job. Discover how to use a PIP to grow and get back on track as Nicole Belyna, director of talent at SHRM and co-host of SHRM’s Honest HR podcast, shares actionable strategies for employees and managers to navigate PIPs, rebuild trust, and drive professional success. Belyna tackles everything from coaching different worker personas to answering audience questions to playing “red flag, beige flag” — but for PIP advice! Resources from this Week’s Episode - Toolkit: Retool Reviews and Empower Teams with Thoughtful Performance Management - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/managing-employee-performance  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 conte

Discover how pets can transform your daily work routine, boost team morale, and even make Mondays something to look forward to. Steven Feldman, president of the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), explains the science, shares practical solutions, and answers audience questions on embracing pet-friendly policies and benefits no matter where you work.  Resources from this Week's Episode - Pet Insurance Policy Template: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/policies/pet-insurance-benefits-policy-template  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 

How do you cope after making it through a layoff? Career strategist Jen Lewi joins us for expert tips, mock-coaching scenarios, and audience questions focused on managing survivor's guilt, staying productive, avoiding burnout, rebuilding team trust, and more. Learn how you can reframe these “new era” changes as a growth opportunity that contributes to your organization’s evolving workforce planning strategy, all while staying true to your own career goals during uncertain times.  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 

In today’s increasingly polarized world, even a casual mention of politics or differing opinions at work can escalate tensions. Roy Abdo, CEO of Digital Revamp, shares communication and storytelling tips for leading with civility and empathy — like sharing personal narratives, using more thoughtful and inclusive language, and distinguishing between perspective and perception — to help diffuse disagreements when they inevitably arise.  Resources from this episode: Civility Index Results https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/latest-civility-index-results    Civility Starter Kit: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/topics/civility    Member-Exclusive – Internal Messaging Bonus: http://shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/all-things-work/internal-messaging-civility  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.

What truly drives fair compensation? Nicole Armstrong, CEO of Ellequate, explores the toughest questions around pay equity, revealing real challenges faced by today’s workforce — from the gender pay gap to “occupational segregation.” Get practical tips for tackling difficult compensation conversations, plus actual pay equity ROI success stories and expert HR insight through an audience Q&A. 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 

This week: A special episode from SHRM's weekly Honest HR podcast on a topic impacting workers, leaders, and HR alike! The silent threat in today’s workplaces isn’t “quiet quitting,” or people doing the bare minimum in their job. It’s employees who stay but feel stuck, burned out, and are silently disengaging. Jared Pope, a benefits and employment law attorney and the CEO of Work Shield, joins host Marjorie Morrison, SHRM's executive in residence for mental health, to discuss this troubling phenomenon — tackling everything from early warning signs and toxic culture to the benefits of wellness programs. 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 November 1, 2026.  ---  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 yo

Feeling lost after an unexpected job loss or handling terminations on the HR side? Employment Attorney James “Jim” Reidy, partner of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green, shares actionable steps for employees to regain control and protect their rights, and guides HR on legal essentials and best practices. Plus, Reidy addresses real HR challenges submitted by our audience in a Q&A.  HR Resources - Employee Termination Checklist: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/forms/checklist-employee-termination  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 

Discover the full potential of your team with 360-degree feedback versus traditional approaches. Executive advisor David S. Cohen, a LinkedIn Top Voice in Culture Change, outlines actionable strategies to activate this multi-dimensional evaluation process. He uses his F.A.S.T. method — Fair, Accurate, Safe, and Trustworthy — to work through various scenarios for HR, people managers, and employees. 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 

Employee retaliation claims can disrupt teams and carry legal risks. Louis Lessig, partner at Brown and Connery, LLP, shares practical steps for HR, people managers, and employees to address claims — spotting red flags, balancing confidentiality with open communication, and navigating resolution strategies. 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 

Explore the growing challenge of employment lawsuits and how evolving workforce dynamics and compliance needs heighten legal risks for organizations. Discover actionable guidance from Mario Bordogna, partner at Bowles Rice LLP, on avoiding common pitfalls, including poor documentation, vague accommodation requests, and mishandled investigations in a quiz-game style. Find out how you can proactively address payroll errors, manage leave issues, and implement best practices — like consistent protocols and HR audits — to safeguard your organization.  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 

Creativity isn’t just for artists — it’s a catalyst for innovation and building resilient teams in today’s workplaces. Grammy, Tony, and Emmy-nominated singer/songwriter/actor Josh Groban shares how arts education shaped his leadership and inspired the creation of his Find Your Light Foundation focused on developing well-rounded talent. Learn why fostering creativity boosts problem-solving and adaptability, how AI can be used to enhance it in new ways, and what leaders can do to nurture artistic thinking and curiosity to fortify future-ready organizations. 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/coy63