SHRM's All Things Work podcast takes you on a deep dive into game-changing topics that are redefining the world of work. Each week, host Anne Sparaco chats with thought leaders and industry experts eager to share their deep insights, research, and advice.
Latest episodes
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38 min
Your Next Great Hire May Already Work with You: The Case for “Skillspotting”
Episode Blurb: Your next top hire may just be someone already on your team or your colleague from another department. You just haven't spotted them yet. Tigran Sloyan, co-founder a…
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34 min
Dear Hiring Manager: Is the Cover Letter Dead?
Episode Blurb: Generative AI can spin up a polished cover letter in seconds, so what are employers still using it to screen for? Kat Kibben, founder and CEO of Three Ears Media, un…
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35 min
Promoted but Unprepared: How AI Coaching Is Helping New Leaders
Episode Blurb: New leaders often check every box: training, workshops, and even a coach. Yet many still feel unprepared for the moment real decisions land on their desk. Alex Marcu…
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34 min
Recalibrate, Don't Retreat: The New Rules of Inclusion and Diversity at Work
Good intentions are no longer enough when it comes to supporting inclusion & diversity in your organization. In this new era shaped by shifting enforcement and rising incivility, t…
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43 min
Fixer Fatigue: Why Solving Everything Yourself Is Wearing You Out
Being the go-to problem solver might feel like strong leadership — until it quietly burns you out and stalls your team's growth. Middle managers especially feel this pressure, expe…
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35 min
How to Keep Climbing the Career Ladder in the Age of AI
The career ladder used to be a straight climb. You build skills, get hired, get promoted, and repeat. Then AI reshaped the ladder itself — and the path forward is no longer clear.…
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38 min
Your Brain on Feedback: The Science of Belonging at Work
We call feedback a gift, yet our brains often experience it as a threat. That disconnect shapes who grows, who disengages, and who quietly gets managed out. And how does this impac…
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32 min
Stop Asking “How’s It Going?”: Coaching That Actually Moves the Needle
A motivated team can still miss the mark when direction is fuzzy. Joe Rotella, chief value officer at Delphia Consulting, reveals how misalignment masquerades as progress and why s…
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32 min
Ditch the Dashboard: Career Growth That Actually Sticks
Feeling stuck at work? It’s not always about effort or lack thereof. It's often about clarity, purpose, and the right people in your corner. Pete Schramm, career development expert…
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30 min
The Unicorn Dilemma: Hire for Talent, Not Perfection
Searching for the “perfect” candidate may be doing more harm than good. Talent strategist and UnMuted Leader author, Trisha Zulic, SHRM-SCP, unpacks the “Unicorn Dilemma” – when hi…
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35 min
The World's First Chief Heart Officer Says: Be More Authentic at Work!
The future of work belongs to leaders who lead with heart — but what does that really mean? Claude Silver, chief heart officer at Vayner Media, a contemporary global creative and m…
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32 min
What Workers Want: Key Takeaways from SHRM’s Global Employee Monitor
What keeps people in their jobs – and what quietly pushes them out the door? The answer goes far beyond salary. As workplace expectations shift and uncertainty around AI and the ec…
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32 min
Is a College Degree Still the Key to Success?
Rethinking the traditional college degree? You’re not alone. With rising tuition costs and student debt, plus the growing appeal of alternative credentials, today’s workforce is ex…
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30 min
Secrets to Professional Influence: Transforming Mindsets and Inspiring Action
Think influencers are limited to social media and product promotion? Think again. Professionals within organizations can leverage a powerful set of skills to drive change and inspi…
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25 min
AI Isn’t Replacing Jobs — It’s Rewriting Them
Find out how automation and generative AI are transforming the workforce — not just displacing it. Justin Ladner, SHRM’s senior labor economist, discusses findings from SHRM resear…
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31 min
The Office Marriage: Therapy Techniques for Happier Work Relationships
What if techniques learned in therapy could help resolve workplace conflict? Learn how Olivia Russak, a licensed marriage and family therapist, adapts therapy-based approaches like…
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31 min
Let's Talk About Pay: Hard Conversations and Negotiation Strategies
Ever struggled with how to turn nerve-wracking pay conversations into career-changing opportunities? Ben Zweig, CEO of Veo Labs, shares pay negotiation strategies for employees, un…
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25 min
Love at Work: Navigating Risk, Power, and Policy (from SHRM's Honest HR Podcast)
Workplace romances are more common than many organizations realize, and even consensual relationships can carry serious legal and cultural risks. In this special crossover episode…
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29 min
Workplace Culture Shock: How Your Organization's “Personality” Shapes Your Career Path
How well do you know your organization’s culture? Michael Cohen, Partner at Duane Morris, LLP, explores research from SHRM’s 2026 Global Culture Report which highlights eight disti…
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29 min
Preventing Workplace Violence: Early Signs, Real Strategies
If you witnessed suspicious behavior in your workplace, would you know how to respond? Everyone has the power to help prevent workplace violence — if you know what to look for. Kar…