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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. 1D AGO

    The Pay Transparency Tipping Point: From Compliance to Competitive Advantage

    Pay transparency is reaching a tipping point. What began as a compliance requirement is quickly becoming a strategic advantage for organizations competing for talent and trust. As salary data becomes easier to access — through new regulations, job postings, and AI-powered tools — employees and candidates are gaining new insight into how pay decisions are made. For leaders, that shift creates both risk and opportunity. By embracing pay transparency strategically, organizations can strengthen their reputations and attract the talent that will drive the future of work.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why pay transparency is shifting from compliance to competitive advantage.  Why many organizations lack clean compensation data — and how transparency is forcing change.   What leaders can do now to build a smarter pay transparency strategy and strengthen trust. Resources from this Week's Episode -    Recruiting Executives Priorities and Perspectives Report  https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/recruiting-executives-priorities-and-perspectives-report    Toolkit: Managing Pay Equity  https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/managing-pay-equity   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

    37 min

  2. MAR 2

    What Happens When AI Adoption Outpaces Business Strategy?

    When emphasis on AI efficiency outpaces long-term thinking, organizations can face talent gaps, leadership risks, and decisions they’ll later regret. This conversation with SHRM’s Kenny Pyle, HR Technology Lead Analyst, unpacks the hidden costs of AI‑driven work and what leaders should ask before moving forward. What happens next could define work for the decade ahead. Tune it to learn:  The strategic tradeoffs and long-term risks, including overlooked talent development and shrinking leadership pipelines.  How AI is reshaping work, people systems, and the future of organizational resilience.  What leaders can do today to make smarter, more sustainable technology and workforce decisions for tomorrow. Resources from this Week's Episode -    SHRM HR Technology Research  https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/topics/hr-technology#research    SHRM AI + HI Specialty Credential  https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/shrm-ai-hi-specialty-credential-p   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

    33 min

  3. FEB 19

    Reinvention Before Disruption: Leadership Lessons on Change Management

    Change can either happen to your organization — or you can lead it. This week, Bill McCarthy, Executive Chairman of Logos, shares what it takes to navigate change management and lead business transformation from a position of strength, not crisis. From reinventing a business model and maintaining customer satisfaction, to aligning leadership and reinforcing culture, this conversation unpacks how executives can proactively embrace change and scale for long-term growth. Tune in to learn:  Why leading change early is a competitive advantage.  How transparency and communication stabilize organizations during disruption.  The ways leadership alignment and culture shape successful business transformation.  Resources from this Week's Episode -  Seminar: Managing Change  https://www.shrm.org/events-education/education/seminars/strategy-leadership/managing-change     Toolkit: Managing Organizational Change  https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/managing-organizational-change   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

  4. FEB 3

    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

  5. JAN 21

    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

  6. JAN 7

    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

  7. 12/15/2025

    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

  8. 12/08/2025

    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
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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
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