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 

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 

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 

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 

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 

Demographic shifts and an aging workforce are transforming how organizations approach recruitment, retention, and career development. Now, older workers represent a significant untapped talent pool. From reskilling these employees to building intergenerational teams, this conversation with Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, CEO of 20-first, breaks down what business leaders need to know to tap into the longevity economy — and how to adapt before workforce shifts impact your organization.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why assumptions about retirement and younger talent are no longer valid.  How to retain and engage older employees with flexible work and career design.  Strategies to reskill, upskill, and future-proof your talent pipeline. Resources from this Week's Episode -  Age of Opportunity: Redefining Talent with the 65-and-Over Workforce https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/redefining-talent-with-65-over-workforce  Rethinking Talent: Recruiting for the Workforce Ahead https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/topics/talent-acquisition   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  This episode is sponsored by Insperity.

Employee attachments to AI can disrupt workplace dynamics and individual well-being. From recognizing signs of overreliance to setting healthy boundaries, this conversation with Julie Carpenter, PhD, breaks down what leaders need to know to foster a balanced, connected workforce where both human and artificial intelligence collaborate effectively — and how to act before personal connections with AI impact organizational culture.    In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why employee attachment to AI is rising, and what it means for your team.  How to set and maintain healthy boundaries between employees and AI tools.  Why 'AI coworkers' may emerge as a new social category, and what that means for the future of work.  Resources from this Week's Episode -   CHRO Priorities and Perspectives, SHRM, 2025: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/chro-priorities-perspectives  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 

The education-to-employment pipeline needs to be reimagined. The lingering effects of COVID and the rise of AI are obvious disruptors, but the need for change goes deeper, says AACSB President and CEO Lily Bi. HR departments need to close the education-employment gap to create a workforce with the skills and agility needed to navigate the disruptions we can’t yet anticipate.    In this episode, you’ll learn:   How education needs to adapt to the needs of today’s workforce.  About the three kinds of skills every worker will need in the future.  What policy changes are needed to supercharge the next generation of learning.  Resources from this Week's Episode -  Advocacy: SHRM E2 Initiative - The Education-To-Employment Pipeline https://www.shrm.org/advocacy/e2-initiative   Guide: How to Fix the ‘Broken’ Entry-Level Employee Pipeline https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/organizational-employee-development/how-to-fix-the--broken--entry-level-employee-pipeline   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 

The evolving world of work demands that leaders rethink productivity and how work gets done — whether teams are remote, hybrid, or distributed across offices. From reimagning operating models to optimizing team performance, Darren Murph, Founder of Page 52 Consulting, explores the future of talent mobility, why blindly mandating return-to-office can be costly, and strategies to build high-performing teams in a distributed world.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why every company at scale must operate as “distributed” in 2025 and beyond.  How to treat remote and hybrid work as a product, not just a policy.  Ways to optimize systems, infrastructure, and AI to unlock productivity.  How to build connection, autonomy, and engagement across distributed teams.  Resources from this Week's Episode -  eLearning: Essentials of Managing a Hybrid Workforce https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/essentials-of-managing-a-hybrid-workforce  Toolkit: Managing Flexible Work Arangements https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/managing-flexible-work-arrangements   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 

As cyber threats evolve, organizations face growing human vulnerabilities and increasing insider threat risk. This conversation with Shawnee Delaney, former U.S. intelligence officer and CEO of Vaillance Group, breaks down how modern threats — from AI-driven attacks and misinformation to societal pressures — are reshaping risk, and what leaders need to know to safeguard organizations before it’s too late.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  The most common human-driven risks putting organizations at risk today.  Which points in the employee lifecycle are most vulnerable to insider threats.  Why preventing insider threats requires shared accountability across HR, IT, and leadership.  How leaders can identify early warning signs while maintaining a healthy organizational culture.  SHRM resources from this week's episode -  Training and Development: Detection of Deception https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/detection-of-deception   Seminar: Employee Engagement: Elevating the Human Experience https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/employee-engagement-elevating-the-human-experience 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 

Artificial intelligence and agile operating models are redefining how future-forward businesses operate. From breaking down silos and rethinking leadership roles to preparing workers with the right skills, this conversation with Chris Mulh, partner and managing director at AlixPartners, explains what leaders need to know to build organizations that will succeed in 2030 and beyond — and how to start preparing today.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why culture, leadership, and hierarchies are the biggest barriers to transformation.  What the AI-enabled corporation of 2030 will look like, and how it will operate.  How executives can align strategy, governance, and skills to prepare teams for the future of work.  Resources from this week's episode -   SHRM’s 2025 CHRO Priorities and Perspectives report: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/chro-priorities-perspectives   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

Reasoning AI is transforming the way businesses make decisions, manage workflows, and augment human talent. This conversation with Ron Green, CTO of KUNGFU.AI, breaks down the differences between generative and reasoning AI, and what leaders need to know to leverage AI responsibly while preparing for the future of work.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  How agentic AI can create new business capabilities beyond automation. Strategies to balance adoption with caution and keep humans in the loop.  How reasoning AI will impact workforce augmentation, bias, and ethical decision-making  Practical advice for leaders to embrace, adapt, and focus on ROI.  Resources from this week’s episode -     AI + HI Specialty Credential: https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/shrm-ai-hi-specialty-credential-p     Join us at The AI + HI Project in 2026: https://conference.shrm.org/ai-hi-project  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 

Corporate espionage is now a daily reality for modern enterprises. From cyber theft and supply chain infiltration to insider threats, the risks facing executives today are multiplying faster than ever. This conversation with Dale Buckner, CEO of international security firm Global Guardian, explores how nation-state tactics are moving into the private sector, and why leaders must increase due diligence and integrate security across people and systems. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why corporate threats now extend far beyond phishing training and include both physical and digital risks. How due diligence in hiring and supply chains demands deeper scrutiny than ever before. Why “trust but verify” is the new baseline for managing employees and external partners. How silence on sensitive issues can damage credibility as much as taking the wrong stance. Resources from this Week's Episode Certification: Active Shooter Basic Awareness https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/active-shooter-basic-awareness-individual  Toolkit: Managing Through Emergency and Disaster https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/managing-emergency-disaster   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

Employer dissonance is eroding workforce trust, weakening employee engagement, and unraveling productivity across organizations. Structured ambition, the traditional path for career growth, is breaking down, leaving leaders struggling to meet employee expectations and retain top talent. In this conversation, Dr. Alex Alonso, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at SHRM, explains what leaders need to know to rebuild trust, close the gap on employee expectations, and prepare their organizations for the future of work.  In this episode, you’ll learn:   How unmet expectations impact employee productivity.  Why employer dissonance is the easiest way to guarantee organizational failure.  Actionable strategies to rebuild workforce trust and align culture with action.  How to overcome legacy systems and cultural resistance to drive lasting organizational change.  Resources from this Week's Episode -  Become the catalyst your organizations needs for cultural change: https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/senior-hrbp-catalyst-for-cultural-change  Drive sustainable change and align talent strategy with business goals: https://www.shrm.org/shop/product.html/organizational-development  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 

Effective change leadership is essential for successfully managing organizational change. From overcoming change fatigue to building collaborative teams, this conversation with professional speaker Glenn Anderson explores what it takes to lead through constant transformation.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  The difference between change management and change leadership — and why both are essential. How to balance innovation with proven practices, avoiding change for its own sake. Practical strategies for communicating vision, boosting morale, and building trust — especially for remote and hybrid teams.  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 

From the way we solve problems to how we handle discomfort, AI is reshaping how we work and how we think. This conversation with Elaine Chung, CEO of Beyond the Change, explores how executives can strengthen critical thinking, connection, and adaptability in an AI-driven workplace.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  How AI is reshaping our brains and transforming the way we approach problem-solving.  Why overreliance on algorithms threatens resilience and growth.  Practical ways leaders can help teams embrace discomfort and complexity.  Resources from this Week's Episode -   The Illusion of Authenticity: Rethinking What it Means to be Ourselves at Work and Why it Matters, by Elaine Chung [https://www.amazon.com/Illusion-Authenticity-Rethinking-ourselves-matters/dp/B0F4B889FV]  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 

Workplace trust is the foundation of strong organizational cultures. From everyday acts that slowly erode trust, to strategies for building transparency and accountability, this conversation with Minda Harts, bestselling author and workplace consultant, breaks down how leaders can strengthen psychological safety and respect in the workplace.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why trust erosion often stems from miscommunication, not malice.  How transparency and accountability encourage psychological safety and build trust.  Strategies to rebuild and reset trust in remote and multigenerational workplaces. Resources from this week’s episode –   Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace by Minda Harts: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250339980/talktomenice    Difficult and Political Conversations in the Workplace, SHRM, 2024: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/difficult-and-political-conversations-in-workplace   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  This episode is sponsored by SHRM Summer of Learning.

Language barriers and cultural misunderstandings quietly erode productivity, collaboration, and career advancement opportunities. As global and multilingual workforces expand, business leaders must rethink how they build inclusive communication strategies that go beyond literal translation. This conversation with ⁠Erika Tedesco⁠, learning and development leader at CTDI, explores how AI-driven language tools can help bridge communication gaps, boost employee engagement, and strengthen leadership pipelines.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  How to use AI-driven language tools to address cultural nuances that traditional translation might not pick up on.  How leadership visibility in language learning can build trust and inclusion.  Practical ways to integrate human connection into tech-enabled 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 

Pandemic preparedness improves long-term workforce resilience and business continuity. From building community trust to investing in employee health and wellbeing, this conversation with Sarah Rauzin, Director and Lead of Research & Advisory at Meteorite, breaks down what business leaders must do to prepare for the next global health crisis — and why those same strategies strengthen your organization today.  In this episode, you’ll learn: What the next outbreak could look like, and why your COVID-19 plan likely won’t work. How to build resilience by investing in disaster and emergency response infrastructure. Practical steps to future-proof your workforce and business strategy. 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

Recent Supreme Court rulings and shifting employment laws are reshaping risk, compliance, and workforce strategy. From navigating high-impact cases like Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services to preparing for rising litigation and state-level regulations, this conversation with employment law expert Joe Beachboard breaks down what you need to know to protect your organization and lead with clarity in an era of legal uncertainty. In this episode, you’ll learn: How recent Supreme Court decisions are reshaping labor relations, DEI, and retiree benefits. Why HR and legal must break down silos to manage emerging risks like multi-state compliance and AI. What leaders can do now to future-proof policies and prepare for the next wave of legal challenges. Resources from this week’s episode - SHRM employment law and compliance resources: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/employment-law-compliance 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