SHRM All Things Work

In this discussion, Madeline Mackey, a career activator and LinkedIn strategist, dives into the art of personal branding. She highlights the importance of a strong digital presence and shares strategies for optimizing LinkedIn profiles to attract promotions and mentorship. Madeline recounts Carla's success story, showcasing how strategic visibility led to career advancements. She also emphasizes daily behaviors that shape professional perceptions and encourages meaningful engagement with connections to foster opportunities. Tune in for actionable insights on standing out!

Nicole Belyna, Director of Talent at SHRM and co-host of the Honest HR podcast, offers crucial insights on navigating performance improvement plans (PIPs). She explains how PIPs should be viewed as opportunities for growth rather than end-of-the-line situations. Nicole emphasizes the importance of accountability, clear communication, and specific feedback during the process. She busts myths about PIPs being terminal and shares strategies for both employees and managers to transform a challenging situation into a chance for professional success.

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 

Roy Abdo, CEO of Digital Revamp and a storytelling expert, sheds light on fostering civility and empathy in the workplace. He explains how personal narratives can lower defenses and enhance understanding during conflicts. Abdo emphasizes the power of intentional language for inclusivity and clarifies the distinction between perspective and perception. He offers practical tips for de-escalating heated debates, including embracing curiosity and breathing techniques, while highlighting the need to adapt communication styles across generations.

Nicole Armstrong, CEO of Ellequate and a recognized expert in pay equity, tackles the pervasive issues surrounding fair compensation. She explains the critical difference between pay equality and pay equity and uncovers hidden drivers of inequity, like pay secrecy and occupational segregation. Nicole advocates for intentional systemic changes to address biases in compensation. With real-world success stories, she provides actionable advice for handling sensitive pay discussions and making compelling cases for raises or promotions.

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 your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

James "Jim" Reidy, an employment attorney and partner at Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green, shares expert insights on handling involuntary terminations. He provides practical steps for both employees and HR, emphasizing the importance of staying calm and knowing legal rights. Jim advises against signing documents under pressure and highlights the significance of clear communication during terminations. He stresses avoiding retaliatory behaviors post-termination and discusses essential elements of severance agreements that protect both parties.

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