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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.

  1. 3 FEB

    AI Isn’t Just Replacing Work — It’s Rewiring Organizations (Part 1)

    AI is impacting more than jobs. It’s reshaping how organizations are designed, how value is created, and which capabilities matter most. In this episode, Jerry Won and AI+HI Project host Nichol Bradford join Sangeet Paul Choudary, founder of Platform Thinking Labs and best-selling author of Reshuffle, to explore why AI should be understood less as human intelligence mimicry and more as the “connective tissue” linking systems, people, and workflows. The conversation examines what this shift means for talent strategy, organizational structure, and leadership in a more fluid, AI-orchestrated future of work.  WATCH OR LISTEN TO PART 2 HERE: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/ai-hi/ai-isnt-just-replacing-work⁠⁠⁠   In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why AI’s greatest impact is at the system level, not task automation, and how that reshapes organizational design.  How AI commoditizes previously unique skills, redefining jobs, career paths, and talent strategy.  Why leaders must rethink workflows, teams, and organizational identity to stay competitive in the years ahead.  Resources from this Week's Episode -    The AI+HI Project  https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/ai-hi    Workforce Planning: The Future of Work  https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/workforce-planning-the-future-of-work   -- 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

    34 min

  2. 21 JAN

    Executive Influence: Mastering Brand, Media, and Transparent Leadership

    Executives today are leading in a high-visibility environment shaped by rapid technological change, nonstop media cycles, and rising expectations for transparency. In this conversation with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Chairman and Founder of C-Suite Network, we explore how leaders can build powerful brands, communicate with credibility, and maintain executive influence in an era of constant scrutiny and uncertainty. In this episode, you’ll learn:    - Why CEOs are the primary stewards of their company’s brand.   - How personal branding can amplify influence without conflicting with company values.  - What effective executive communication looks like in a world of AI-generated content and misinformation.  - Why transparent, human leadership is critical during high-stakes moments, including layoffs and organizational change.  Resources from this Week's Episode -    SHRM Executive Network  https://www.shrm.org/executive-network/about    Toolkit: Managing Organizational Communication  https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/managing-organizational-communication    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. 7 JAN

    The 7 HR Trends That Will Impact Businesses in 2026 — and Beyond

    In this special episode of Tomorrowist, James Atkinson, Vice President of Thought Leadership at SHRM, unpacks SHRM’s HR Trends and Predictions for 2026 — and what they mean for organizations navigating nonstop change. From rapid shifts in AI and evolving workforce structures to the rise of polywork and on-demand upskilling, this conversation breaks down how the future of work is being redefined, and how leaders can prepare now.  Access the full deep dive on SHRM’s 2026 HR Trends and Predictions here:  https://www.shrm.org/events-education/education/webinars/hr-trends-predictions-2026   Resources from this Week's Episode -    SHRM HR Trends and Predictions for 2026   https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/hr-trends     Workforce Planning: The Future of Work  https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/workforce-planning-the-future-of-work   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. 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

    27 min

  5. 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

    30 min

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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    SHRM
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
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