SHRM All Things Work

Hidden disabilities (e.g. psychological disorders, chronic pain, learning disabilities, and other unseen conditions) don’t manifest in ways immediately obvious to others, and employees aren’t inclined to disclose them to their employers either, whether due to fear of retaliation or other adverse impacts on their careers. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Kara Yarnot, Vice President of Strategic Consulting Services at HireClix, about her firsthand experiences navigating her own hidden disabilities at work, as well as what HR, talent acquisition and the C-suite can all do to create inclusive, supportive environments for employees with hidden disabilities.Follow All Things Work wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Apple Podcasts.Music courtesy of bensound.Episode transcript

Whether by assignment or by personal choice, employees sometimes live and work in a country different from where their employer is headquartered, which presents additional challenges and considerations for employers. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Donald Dowling Jr., a labor attorney at Littler Mendelson P.C. specializing in international employment issues. Dowling shares what employers need to know and prepare for when sending employees overseas, along with practical advice for employers and HR professionals dealing with international workforce issues.Follow All Things Work on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.Music courtesy of bensound.Episode transcriptThis episode is sponsored by Safeguard Global.

Conflict among employees is inevitable when humans work side-by-side, and it often results in lower productivity and weakened workplace morale. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Myrna Maysonet, chief diversity officer at the law firm Greenspoon Marder LLP, about best practices for reducing conflict among co-workers.Follow All Things Work wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Apple Podcasts.Music courtesy of bensound.This episode of All Things Work is sponsored by UKG.Episode transcript

Workplace productivity is slumping downward. Employees are accomplishing less today than in the past, despite advances in workplace technology. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee is joined by Art Jackson, president of Eagles Nest Performance Management and an expert in leadership, performance and productivity. Jackson says leaders can solve productivity problems by changing their organization’s approach to meetings, remote work, AI and more.Follow All Things Work wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Apple Podcasts.Music courtesy of bensound.This episode of All Things Work is sponsored by UKG.Episode transcript

LinkedIn COO, Dan Shapero, discusses the evolution of talent acquisition and the shift towards social networking and sourcing. He explores how LinkedIn has democratized the process of getting noticed and credited for skills. The podcast also covers strategies to address talent shortages, empowering internal growth, the role of people managers, and the impact of AI on talent acquisition. Additionally, it explores the challenges of finding elusive candidates on LinkedIn and the impact of remote work.

Advocates of AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, point to their potential to boost employee efficiency and productivity, but skeptics express concern about their reliability and accuracy. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Avi Gesser, partner at Debevoise & Plimpton and co-chair of the firm’s Cybersecurity, Privacy and Artificial Intelligence Practice Group, about where AI tools excel and where they falter.This episode of All Things Work is sponsored by UKG.Episode transcript

Employees want to know both how they're doing on the job, and their chances for promotion, but workers report feeling uninspired and underwhelmed by their most recent performance review. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with former employment law attorney, author and SHRM.org columnist Jathan Janove on how to rethink performance management, and HR’s role in helping people managers avoid bias in their employees’ performance reviews.Follow All Things Work wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Apple Podcasts.Music courtesy of bensound.This episode of All Things Work is sponsored by UKG.Episode transcript

As the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) launches its 75th Anniversary year, SHRM now counts more than 323,000 members and plans to welcome more than 18,000 guests to Las Vegas in June for the SHRM23 Annual Conference. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, on plans for commemorating the anniversary, SHRM’s key accomplishments, and Taylor's goals for the organization’s future.Follow All Things Work wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Apple Podcasts.Music courtesy of bensound.This episode of All Things Work is sponsored by Upwork

Nearly half of employees report they feel lonely at work, and the negative effects of workplace loneliness are numerous. It can contribute to employee burnout, mental health concerns and talent shortages. In this episode of All Things Work, award-winning journalist, author and workplace culture strategist Jennifer Moss joins host Tony Lee to discuss why employers should care if their employees are lonely, and what to do about it.Follow All Things Work wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Apple Podcasts.Music courtesy of bensound.This episode of All Things Work is sponsored by ADP.Episode transcript

Upward mobility for front-line employees is critical for growing economies and creating inclusive, resilient workforces. But front-line employees face many obstacles to advancing in their careers. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee speaks with Monne Williams, a partner at McKinsey & Co., about the plight of front-line workers and solutions to create better experiences and outcomes for them. Follow All Things Work wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Apple Podcasts.Music courtesy of bensound.This episode of All Things Work is sponsored by ADP.Episode transcript