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AI is impacting more than jobs. It’s reshaping how organizations are designed, how value is created, and which capabilities matter most. In this episode, Jerry Won and AI+HI Project host Nichol Bradford join Sangeet Paul Choudary, founder of Platform Thinking Labs and best-selling author of Reshuffle, to explore why AI should be understood less as human intelligence mimicry and more as the “connective tissue” linking systems, people, and workflows. The conversation examines what this shift means for talent strategy, organizational structure, and leadership in a more fluid, AI-orchestrated future of work.  WATCH OR LISTEN TO PART 2 HERE: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/ai-hi/ai-isnt-just-replacing-work⁠⁠⁠   In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why AI’s greatest impact is at the system level, not task automation, and how that reshapes organizational design.  How AI commoditizes previously unique skills, redefining jobs, career paths, and talent strategy.  Why leaders must rethink workflows, teams, and organizational identity to stay competitive in the years ahead.  Resources from this Week's Episode -    The AI+HI Project  https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/ai-hi    Workforce Planning: The Future of Work  https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/workforce-planning-the-future-of-work   -- Subscribe to Tomorrowist 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 

Executives today are leading in a high-visibility environment shaped by rapid technological change, nonstop media cycles, and rising expectations for transparency. In this conversation with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Chairman and Founder of C-Suite Network, we explore how leaders can build powerful brands, communicate with credibility, and maintain executive influence in an era of constant scrutiny and uncertainty. In this episode, you’ll learn:    - Why CEOs are the primary stewards of their company’s brand.   - How personal branding can amplify influence without conflicting with company values.  - What effective executive communication looks like in a world of AI-generated content and misinformation.  - Why transparent, human leadership is critical during high-stakes moments, including layoffs and organizational change.  Resources from this Week's Episode -    SHRM Executive Network  https://www.shrm.org/executive-network/about    Toolkit: Managing Organizational Communication  https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/managing-organizational-communication    Subscribe to Tomorrowist 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 

In this special episode of Tomorrowist, James Atkinson, Vice President of Thought Leadership at SHRM, unpacks SHRM’s HR Trends and Predictions for 2026 — and what they mean for organizations navigating nonstop change. From rapid shifts in AI and evolving workforce structures to the rise of polywork and on-demand upskilling, this conversation breaks down how the future of work is being redefined, and how leaders can prepare now.  Access the full deep dive on SHRM’s 2026 HR Trends and Predictions here:  https://www.shrm.org/events-education/education/webinars/hr-trends-predictions-2026   Resources from this Week's Episode -    SHRM HR Trends and Predictions for 2026   https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/hr-trends     Workforce Planning: The Future of Work  https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/workforce-planning-the-future-of-work   Subscribe to Tomorrowist 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 

Automation and generational shifts are redefining the future of U.S. manufacturing — and the leaders who act now will shape the talent and competitiveness of the next decade. In this conversation with Don Buckner, president and CEO of MadeInUSA.com, we explore what it takes to invest in your people, strengthen blue-collar workforce pipelines, and empower the next generation of manufacturing talent.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  How AI and automation are transforming production and reshaping labor demands.  Why younger workers avoid traditional manufacturing roles — and how to attract and retain them.   What small and family-owned businesses must know about succession planning.  How workplace culture, flexibility, and appreciation can become your strongest talent advantage.  Resources from this Week's Episode -   Specialty Credential: Talent Acquisition  https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/shrm-talent-acquisition-specialty-credential-p   5 Best Payroll Software for Manufacturing  https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/white-papers/5-best-payroll-software-for-manufacturing   Subscribe to Tomorrowist 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 

AI is advancing faster than most organizations can adapt — and business leaders are under pressure to make the right decisions amid uncertainty, hype, and rapid change. In this conversation with Google DeepMind research scientist Richard Zhang, we unpack what leaders need to understand about how modern AI truly works and where it’s headed next, from emerging risks to transformative new capabilities.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  Behind the scenes of how modern language models work, including tokenization and “memory” features.  Why human oversight remains critical for nuanced or high-stakes decisions.  When to use off-the-shelf models and when to consider building proprietary solutions.  What leaders need to know about AI security risks, including email and data vulnerabilities.  How agentic AI could reshape workflows, labor, and everyday operations.  Resources from this Week's Episode -    Register for the AI+HI Project 2026: https://conference.shrm.org/ai-hi-project   https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/policies/chatgpt-generative-ai-usage   The AI Prompts Guide for HR (with Templates!): https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/complete-ai-prompting-guide-hr   Subscribe to Tomorrowist 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 

Burnout is a growing threat to executive leadership — eroding the passion, presence, and clarity needed to navigate accelerating change. In this episode, leadership coach Lizette Arches explains how burnout often begins with invisible “energy leaks”, sharing strategic self-care practices that empower leaders to protect their energy, influence, and long-term impact.  In this conversation, you’ll learn:  Why burnout is accelerating among CEOs and senior leaders.  How “energy leaks” show up in mindset, habits, and emotional strain.  The critical things leaders often trade off in pursuit of performance.  Self-care strategies to guard your energy, strengthen collaboration, and sustain leadership effectiveness over time.  Resources from this Week's Episode -    Webinar: How to Set Healthy Boundaries and Prevent Burnout  https://www.shrm.org/events-education/education/webinars/how-to-set-healthy-boundaries-prevent-burnout     Webinar: The Real Reason You’re Burned Out (It’s Not What You Think)  https://www.shrm.org/events-education/education/webinars/real-reason-youre-burnt-out-its-not-what-you-think  Subscribe to Tomorrowist 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 

Workforce wellness and preventative health are quickly becoming strategic imperatives — not just perks. Amidst rising healthcare costs and shifting expectations, this conversation with Ben Isgur, VP of Thought Leadership at Fidelity, breaks down the investments employers should make today to improve worker health, reduce long-term costs, and strengthen productivity and culture.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  The high-impact wellness practices employers still underuse.  How “food as medicine” can improve employee health outcomes and reduce long-term costs.  Key considerations for integrating GLP-1 coverage into long-term preventative health plans.  What Gen Z’s expectations reveal about the future of workforce wellness.  Resources from this Week's Episode -   Toolkit: Designing and Managing Effective Wellness Program https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/designing-managing-effective-wellness-programs  Training and Development: Workforce Wellness  https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/workforce-wellness-individual   Subscribe to Tomorrowist 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 

Economic uncertainty is clouding every forecast. From stalled job growth to soaring productivity, traditional indicators are sending mixed signals. This conversation with Gad Levanon, Chief Economist at the Burning Glass Institute, breaks down what business leaders need to know to anticipate the economy’s next moves and future-proof their workforce before a downturn.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why forecasting is more complex than ever in an age of conflicting indicators.  The hidden signals that reveal where the economy is really headed.  What leaders can do today to future-proof their workforce for tomorrow’s uncertainty.  Resources from this Week's Episode -  Help Wanted: Understanding the Labor Shortage  https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/help-wanted--understanding-the-u-s--labor-shortage  Toolkit: Essential Strategies for Conducting Layoffs and Reductions in Force https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/conducting-layoffs-reductions-force-essential-strategies Subscribe to Tomorrowist 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 

Demographic shifts and an aging workforce are transforming how organizations approach recruitment, retention, and career development. Now, older workers represent a significant untapped talent pool. From reskilling these employees to building intergenerational teams, this conversation with Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, CEO of 20-first, breaks down what business leaders need to know to tap into the longevity economy — and how to adapt before workforce shifts impact your organization.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why assumptions about retirement and younger talent are no longer valid.  How to retain and engage older employees with flexible work and career design.  Strategies to reskill, upskill, and future-proof your talent pipeline. Resources from this Week's Episode -  Age of Opportunity: Redefining Talent with the 65-and-Over Workforce https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/redefining-talent-with-65-over-workforce  Rethinking Talent: Recruiting for the Workforce Ahead https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/topics/talent-acquisition   Subscribe to Tomorrowist 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  This episode is sponsored by Insperity.

Employee attachments to AI can disrupt workplace dynamics and individual well-being. From recognizing signs of overreliance to setting healthy boundaries, this conversation with Julie Carpenter, PhD, breaks down what leaders need to know to foster a balanced, connected workforce where both human and artificial intelligence collaborate effectively — and how to act before personal connections with AI impact organizational culture.    In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why employee attachment to AI is rising, and what it means for your team.  How to set and maintain healthy boundaries between employees and AI tools.  Why 'AI coworkers' may emerge as a new social category, and what that means for the future of work.  Resources from this Week's Episode -   CHRO Priorities and Perspectives, SHRM, 2025: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/chro-priorities-perspectives  Subscribe to Tomorrowist 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 

The education-to-employment pipeline needs to be reimagined. The lingering effects of COVID and the rise of AI are obvious disruptors, but the need for change goes deeper, says AACSB President and CEO Lily Bi. HR departments need to close the education-employment gap to create a workforce with the skills and agility needed to navigate the disruptions we can’t yet anticipate.    In this episode, you’ll learn:   How education needs to adapt to the needs of today’s workforce.  About the three kinds of skills every worker will need in the future.  What policy changes are needed to supercharge the next generation of learning.  Resources from this Week's Episode -  Advocacy: SHRM E2 Initiative - The Education-To-Employment Pipeline https://www.shrm.org/advocacy/e2-initiative   Guide: How to Fix the ‘Broken’ Entry-Level Employee Pipeline https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/organizational-employee-development/how-to-fix-the--broken--entry-level-employee-pipeline   Subscribe to Tomorrowist 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 

The evolving world of work demands that leaders rethink productivity and how work gets done — whether teams are remote, hybrid, or distributed across offices. From reimagning operating models to optimizing team performance, Darren Murph, Founder of Page 52 Consulting, explores the future of talent mobility, why blindly mandating return-to-office can be costly, and strategies to build high-performing teams in a distributed world.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why every company at scale must operate as “distributed” in 2025 and beyond.  How to treat remote and hybrid work as a product, not just a policy.  Ways to optimize systems, infrastructure, and AI to unlock productivity.  How to build connection, autonomy, and engagement across distributed teams.  Resources from this Week's Episode -  eLearning: Essentials of Managing a Hybrid Workforce https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/essentials-of-managing-a-hybrid-workforce  Toolkit: Managing Flexible Work Arangements https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/managing-flexible-work-arrangements   Subscribe to Tomorrowist 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 

As cyber threats evolve, organizations face growing human vulnerabilities and increasing insider threat risk. This conversation with Shawnee Delaney, former U.S. intelligence officer and CEO of Vaillance Group, breaks down how modern threats — from AI-driven attacks and misinformation to societal pressures — are reshaping risk, and what leaders need to know to safeguard organizations before it’s too late.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  The most common human-driven risks putting organizations at risk today.  Which points in the employee lifecycle are most vulnerable to insider threats.  Why preventing insider threats requires shared accountability across HR, IT, and leadership.  How leaders can identify early warning signs while maintaining a healthy organizational culture.  SHRM resources from this week's episode -  Training and Development: Detection of Deception https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/detection-of-deception   Seminar: Employee Engagement: Elevating the Human Experience https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/employee-engagement-elevating-the-human-experience Subscribe to Tomorrowist 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 

Artificial intelligence and agile operating models are redefining how future-forward businesses operate. From breaking down silos and rethinking leadership roles to preparing workers with the right skills, this conversation with Chris Mulh, partner and managing director at AlixPartners, explains what leaders need to know to build organizations that will succeed in 2030 and beyond — and how to start preparing today.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why culture, leadership, and hierarchies are the biggest barriers to transformation.  What the AI-enabled corporation of 2030 will look like, and how it will operate.  How executives can align strategy, governance, and skills to prepare teams for the future of work.  Resources from this week's episode -   SHRM’s 2025 CHRO Priorities and Perspectives report: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/chro-priorities-perspectives   Subscribe to Tomorrowist 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

Reasoning AI is transforming the way businesses make decisions, manage workflows, and augment human talent. This conversation with Ron Green, CTO of KUNGFU.AI, breaks down the differences between generative and reasoning AI, and what leaders need to know to leverage AI responsibly while preparing for the future of work.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  How agentic AI can create new business capabilities beyond automation. Strategies to balance adoption with caution and keep humans in the loop.  How reasoning AI will impact workforce augmentation, bias, and ethical decision-making  Practical advice for leaders to embrace, adapt, and focus on ROI.  Resources from this week’s episode -     AI + HI Specialty Credential: https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/shrm-ai-hi-specialty-credential-p     Join us at The AI + HI Project in 2026: https://conference.shrm.org/ai-hi-project  Subscribe to Tomorrowist 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