SHRM All Things Work

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 

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/coy63r

Picture a workplace where every idea is welcome, mistakes are opportunities for growth, and diverse perspectives are genuinely valued. Daniel Shore, Ph.D., a behavioral scientist and cofounder of MultiTeam Solutions, discusses how psychological safety helps build healthy, high-performing teams. Shore also works through a few real-world workplace scenarios where conflicts arise and emotions run high — to model how he’d approach each challenge in a way that fosters psychological safety and civility while driving accountability, collaboration, and growth.Resources from this week’s episode:2025 Civility Index - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/latest-civility-index-resultsSHRM Blueprint - https://conference.shrm.org/blueprintSubscribe 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