Tomorrowist

SHRM

Global workplace disruption and emerging technology are redefining the future of business. To equip leaders to navigate this uncertainty, SHRM analyzed 7,000 pages of trend reports and identified the 12 trends businesses need to prepare for, not in a few years, but tomorrow. Welcome to Tomorrowist. Each week, Tomorrowist explores one of the 12 trends impacting the future of business, featuring insights from top experts in that week’s trend. Subscribe to Tomorrowist to navigate the evolving business landscape with clarity and shape tomorrow's workplace, today.

  1. 15/12/2025

    The Future of US Manufacturing: AI, Workforce Gaps, and Generational Shifts

    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

    26 min
  2. 08/12/2025

    Inside AI’s Future with a Google DeepMind Scientist

    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

    29 min
  3. 01/12/2025

    Leadership Under Pressure: Protect Your Passion in an Era of Burnout

    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

    25 min
  4. 17/11/2025

    Preventive Health, Food as Medicine, and What’s Next for Workforce Wellness

    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

    41 min
  5. 10/11/2025

    How to Decode Economic Signals to Stay Ahead of the Next Downturn

    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

    32 min
  6. 03/11/2025

    The Longevity Wake-Up: Prepare to Recruit, Retain, and Reskill an Aging Workforce

    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.

    39 min
  7. 20/10/2025

    Reimagining the Education to Employment Pipeline for AI and the Future of Work

    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

    35 min

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Global workplace disruption and emerging technology are redefining the future of business. To equip leaders to navigate this uncertainty, SHRM analyzed 7,000 pages of trend reports and identified the 12 trends businesses need to prepare for, not in a few years, but tomorrow. Welcome to Tomorrowist. Each week, Tomorrowist explores one of the 12 trends impacting the future of business, featuring insights from top experts in that week’s trend. Subscribe to Tomorrowist to navigate the evolving business landscape with clarity and shape tomorrow's workplace, today.

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