Navigating I&D Compliance | Annette Tyman
HR leaders are grappling with how to explain inclusion and diversity (I&D) policy or language changes without eroding trust or sparking new employee‑relations issues. The video stresses that transparency and a reaffirmed commitment to equal opportunity are essential to navigate compliance while maintaining morale. The speaker advises HR to be clear that the organization’s core values remain unchanged, emphasizing that updates are not about favoring any group but about ensuring no employee is left behind. Linking new terminology to existing principles helps employees see continuity rather than disruption. As Annette Tyman puts it, “Being transparent and saying we care about the same things we have always cared about” and “It wasn’t about preferring a certain group; it was about ensuring no one was left behind.” These statements illustrate the tone needed for effective communication. By following this approach, companies can reduce legal risk, preserve employee trust, and reinforce their brand as inclusive, ultimately driving better talent retention and performance.
SHRM26 Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., Take Back HR Keynote Speech
Johnny C. Taylor Jr., SHRM President and CEO, opened his SHRM26 keynote by warning that HR faces an existential crisis. He cited a recent survey of 92 CEOs in which only ten said they love HR, sixty merely tolerate it,...
Skillfishing: When Resumes Lie and Hiring Goes Wrong | Aj Faraj
Aj Faraj frames modern hiring failures as a form of "skill catfishing," where candidates present polished resumes that mask stark skill gaps. He argues that this deception mirrors the popular MTV concept of catfishing, but in a professional context, leading...
Inside the SHRM Labs WorkplaceTech Accelerator: Building the Future of Work
The SHRM Labs WorkplaceTech Accelerator showcased its 2026 cohort, a four‑company lineup hand‑picked from roughly 400 applicants. The program, run by the Society for Human Resource Management’s innovation arm, aims to fast‑track bold founders tackling real HR problems and to...
Before You Quit: What 20 Years at Kellogg Taught This Executive
Chris Boehner, senior adviser at Mars Snacking and formerly chief global corporate affairs officer at Kellanova (formerly Kellogg), reflects on 20 years at one company and argues long tenure yields measurable career advantages. He credits staying with building deep relationships,...
What Happens When Every Employee Has an AI Coach? | The AI+HI Project
The video explores how AI‑augmented human intelligence (AI+HI) coaching can become a 24/7 personal coach for every employee, featuring insights from Jack Gotautle, CEO of Total Solutions Group. He frames AI as the foundation that amplifies human capability, emphasizing three...
What Is HR’s Role in AI? | Adam Cheyer
The video explores how human‑resources leaders should redefine their function in the age of artificial intelligence. Rather than viewing AI as a tool to replace staff, HR is urged to focus on augmenting talent, creating "super‑enhanced" employees who can tackle...
Designing a Meaningful Future of Work Through Purpose and Belonging | Tomorrowist
The Tomorrowist podcast episode explores how purpose and belonging are reshaping the future of work. Host Jerry Juan talks with Charles Lee, founder of Ideation and author of “Design Your Good Life,” about why traditional measures of success are giving...
The Unicorn Dilemma: Hire for Talent, Not Perfection | All Things Work
The episode of All Things Work, recorded at Talent 2026, tackles the “unicorn dilemma” – the tendency of hiring managers to demand candidates who can do everything perfectly from day one. Host Anne Sparaco and consultant Trisha Zuleick argue that...
A Former Spy Shares HR's Critical Role in Workplace Security
In this episode of People and Strategy, former Defense Intelligence Agency officer Shaunie Delaney explains why human‑resource functions are now the front line of workplace security. Drawing on her clandestine background and consulting work at firms like Uber, she argues...
Selecting the Best Talent for the Modern Workplace | Honest HR
The Honest HR live session tackled the modern hiring dilemma: how to blend AI efficiency with genuine cultural fit. Host Nicole Belyna and consultant David Cohen argued that traditional résumé‑centric methods miss the nuanced behaviors that predict long‑term success. Cohen highlighted...
The New Benefits Balancing Act: Affordability, Flexibility, and Retention | Tomorrowist
The Tomorrowist podcast spotlights the escalating complexity of employer‑provided benefits, framing them as strategic levers for talent attraction, retention, and financial resilience. Tracy Watts of Mercer explains that health‑care inflation is now climbing at a 9% annual rate—the steepest in...
Tailoring HR Strategy: A CPO's Role in Fashioning C-Suite Success
In this People and Strategy episode, regional chief people officer Jamie Derling discusses how the modern CPO must evolve beyond merely having a seat at the executive table to actually conducting the organization’s talent orchestra, especially within luxury retail. Derling...
Insights From Oracle: Activating AI for Smarter Recruitment and Workforce Planning
The video features Oracle’s Rachel Graham discussing how AI is reshaping talent management, from sourcing and screening to internal mobility. She emphasizes the shift from experimental pilots to "activation"—embedding AI where it solves concrete business problems and delivers measurable outcomes. Key...
HR Tech Trends: Navigating Today and Shaping Tomorrowv | Tomorrowist
The podcast explores how the HR technology market—already a $40 billion industry— is being reshaped by AI, post‑pandemic workforce changes, and escalating cross‑department collaboration. Host Jerry Juan and analysts Kenny Pile and Cal Langstrom argue that the surge isn’t just about...