Leadership in Action: How the Ford Foundation Rebuilt Trust in HR
How do you rebuild trust and reshape perceptions within a key organizational function? Diane Headley, vice president and chief people officer at the Ford Foundation, shares her journey of revitalizing the HR function to better serve employees and align with organizational goals. Headley discusses the challenges of uniting a newly formed HR leadership team, building trust internally and externally, and shifting the perception of HR from a reactive function to a proactive, strategic partner. Explore actionable insights into creating cohesion and driving meaningful change within HR, a unified effort that ultimately contributed to the Ford Foundation's broader mission of becoming "one foundation."Resources from this Week's Episode - 2025 State of the Workplace Report: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/2025-shrm-state-of-the-workplaceSubscribe to the All Things Work newsletter to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/fg444d ---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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The Price of Success: Balancing Career Advancement and Wellbeing
Advancing in your career often comes with significant trade-offs, but how can organizations better support employees in managing these sacrifices? SHRM researcher Sally Windisch, who led the development of a new report on this topic, The Price of Success: Navigating the Trade-Offs That Shape Career Growth, shares actionable HR and leadership strategies for mitigating these challenges. Discover key findings from the report, including shifting priorities at different career stages, the toll these sacrifices can take on employee well-being and retention, and innovative solutions organizations can implement to build healthier, more balanced workplace cultures.Resources from this Week's Episode - The Price of Success: Navigating the Trade-Offs That Shape Career GrowthSubscribe to the All Things Work newsletter to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/fg444d ---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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Succession Planning Strategies for Long-Term Stability
Is your organization ready for the next leadership transition? Succession planning isn’t just about filling roles — it’s about securing your organization’s future in an era of hybrid work models and generational workforce shifts. Bertha Robinson, executive coach and business consultant at coaching solutions firm Star One Professional Services, explores how your organization can effectively prepare for leadership transitions for sustainable growth. Discover actionable insights on identifying important roles and strategically assessing and developing internal talent to build a strong leadership pipeline.Resources from this Week's Episode - CHRO Priorities & Perspectives Report - https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/chro-priorities-perspectivesSubscribe to the All Things Work newsletter to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/fg444d ---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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Aligning Culture Work to Your Strategic Business Plan
What happens when strategic goals, leadership, and workplace culture align? Organizations thrive. Heather Haas, CEO of Advisa, a business management consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations create effective teams, leaders, and cultures, shares proven solutions to reconnect your team’s goals with your organization’s purpose. Discover how reboarding — an innovative approach to onboarding — can realign your workforce during pivotal transitions, learn actionable ways to enhance leadership effectiveness, and find out how cultural alignment can accelerate growth.Resources from this Week's Episode - 2025 State of the Workplace Report https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/2025-shrm-state-of-the-workplaceSubscribe to the All Things Work newsletter to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/fg444d ---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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Why Deskless Workers Leave — and How to Keep Them
Despite making up 70-80% of the global workforce, deskless workers — such as retail associates, healthcare professionals, delivery drivers, and manufacturing staff — face unique challenges that are often overlooked by organizations. Ragan Decker, manager of Enterprise and Executive Network research at SHRM, shares key findings from SHRM and Fidelity Investment’s latest research on this essential population.Discover actionable insights into how HR teams can refine their approaches to meet the needs of deskless employees, including rethinking traditional strategies to better engage and retain them.Resources from this Week's Episode - SHRM and Fidelity Investment’s Shaping the Modern Workplace Research Series: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/shrm-and-fidelity-investments-shaping-the-modern-workplace-research-seriesSubscribe to the All Things Work newsletter to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/fg444d ---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
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.
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