Tomorrowist

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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. 11 hr ago

    Inside HR-X: Building High-Performing Workforces (Talent Optimization)

    This week, host Jerry Won looks back on standout conversations from season two of Tomorrowist through the lens of SHRM's HR-X framework.  Drawing upon research from more than 1,200 organizations, SHRM's HR-X framework identifies the practices that distinguish high-performing HR teams and the business outcomes they deliver.  This episode focuses on Talent Optimization — how top organizations drive performance, engagement, and retention through innovative approaches to talent management. Tune in for perspectives from leading experts on skills development, leadership, employee experience, and the strategies organizations need to build high-performing teams and unlock the full potential of their people.  Learn more about SHRM HR-X and assess where your organization stands: https://www.shrm.org/hr-x Episodes mentioned in this week's episode -    AI Is Rewiring Your Brain and Your Team’s Resilience  https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/tomorrowist/ai-is-rewiring-brain-teams-resilience    Protecting Productivity: How to Lead Through Disruptive Times  https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/tomorrowist/protect-productivity-how-to-lead-through-disruptive-times    How Second Chance Hiring Unlocks Untapped Talent  https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/tomorrowist/how-second-chance-hiring-unlocks-untapped-talent    Future-Proof Your Workforce: Retirement, Knowledge Transfer & Leadership Continuity  https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/tomorrowist/future-proof-workforce-retirement-knowledge-transfer    Designing a Meaningful Future of Work Through Purpose and Belonging  https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/tomorrowist/designing-meaningful-future-of-work-through-purpose  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

  2. 22 Jun

    The Skills AI Can't Replace: Why Cisco Is Betting on Human Judgement

    The organizations that thrive in a future shaped by AI won't be those with the most advanced technology — they'll be the ones that best cultivate uniquely human capabilities. In this conversation, Cisco Global Innovation Officer Guy Diedrich explores why skills like critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and learning agility are becoming essential drivers of innovation, leadership, and business success. From rethinking talent development to preparing employees for constant technological change, Diedrich shares practical insights for leaders building a workforce ready for what's next. Tune in to learn:  Why human judgment and creativity will become more valuable as AI becomes more capable.  How to identify, develop, and hire for skills that technology can't easily replicate. What leaders can do to build a culture of continuous learning and adaptability. Resources from this Week's Episode -   The State of AI in HR 2026  https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/state-of-ai-hr-2026/full-report 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

  3. 8 Jun

    Designing a Meaningful Future of Work Through Purpose and Belonging

    Traditional definitions of workplace success centered on titles, productivity, and performance are becoming outdated. As burnout, constant connectivity, AI adoption, and shifting societal values reshape the workplace, employees are increasingly seeking work that aligns with their values and provides a deeper sense of meaning and belonging.  In this episode, Charles Lee, Founder & CEO of Ideation and author of Design Your Good Life, explores why leaders must move beyond task management and intentionally design more human-centered work environments. From emotional connection in hybrid workplaces to the role of culture and leadership in the future of work, this conversation unpacks what it takes to build organizations where people truly feel they matter. Tune in to learn:  Why purpose-driven work and belonging are becoming business imperatives.  How leaders can create more human-centered cultures without sacrificing performance.  Why organizations that fail to prioritize values-driven cultures risk losing talent, trust, and long-term resilience in an AI-powered world.  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

  4. 25 May

    The New Benefits Balancing Act: Affordability, Flexibility, and Retention

    Rising healthcare inflation, shifting workforce expectations, and increasing benefits complexity are challenging leaders to rethink how they design programs that support both employees and organizational performance. In this episode, Mercer’s Tracy Watts, Senior Partner and U.S. Leader for Healthcare Policy, explores the major forces reshaping employee benefits. She breaks down how leaders can build flexible, future-ready benefits strategies that improve access, strengthen workforce resilience, and adapt to a rapidly changing healthcare and policy landscape. Tune in to learn:  Why benefits strategy has become a critical business decision for leaders.  The forces driving rising benefits complexity — from affordability pressures and workforce demographics to AI-driven navigation tools and evolving employee expectations.  Ways to balance affordability, flexibility, and workforce resilience.   Resources from this Week's Episode -     Advocacy: SHRM’s Top Five Workplace Policy Issues for 2026  https://www.shrm.org/advocacy/2026-top-five-workplace-issues     Research: 2025 Employee Benefits Survey  https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/employee-benefits-survey    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

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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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