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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Mastering Change Leadership in a Rapidly Evolving Workplace
Season 2 · Episode 17
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 • Duration 25:16
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.
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Rebuild Workplace Trust: The New Rules of Transparency, Accountability, and Communication
Season 2 · Episode 16
Thursday, August 21, 2025 • Duration 23:11
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
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This episode is sponsored by SHRM Summer of Learning.
Protecting Productivity: How to Lead Through Disruptive Times
Season 2 · Episode 7
Thursday, June 12, 2025 • Duration 34:08
How can leaders safeguard their team’s productivity and maintain workplace civility during turbulent times? This conversation with Jim Link, CHRO for SHRM, explores strategies to build resilience, foster stability, and create cultures that withstand stress from external social, political, and technological upheaval.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why leadership clarity and workplace structure matter now more than ever
How to lead with empathy while navigating conflict and complexity
Four cultural pillars that sustain teams through uncertainty
Resources from this week’s episode – SHRM Civility Index, Q1 2025 Results: https://www.shrm.org/content/dam/en/shrm/topics-tools/topics/civility/starter-kit/shrm-q1-2025-civility-index-abstract.pdf
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Future-Proof Your Workforce: Retirement, Knowledge Transfer & Leadership Continuity
Season 2 · Episode 6
Thursday, June 5, 2025 • Duration 32:20
Explore how retirement readiness and succession planning impact your organizational resilience. From building internal talent pipelines to capturing institutional knowledge before it disappears, this conversation with Peter Cappelli from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, breaks down what business leaders need to know to future-proof their workforce — and how to take action before it’s too late.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why traditional succession planning often fails in today’s uncertain world
How to preserve institutional knowledge before key talent retires
Ways to balance long-term planning with short-term performance pressures
Resources from this Week's Episode – https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/hr-magazine/succession-planning-critical-uncertain-times Managing the Older Worker: How to Prepare for the New Organizational Order: https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Older-Worker-Prepare-Organizational/dp/1422131653
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Caregiving at Work: Who Gets Flexibility — and Who Doesn’t?
Season 2 · Episode 5
Friday, May 30, 2025 • Duration 35:44
Caregiving takes many forms — childcare, eldercare, spousal support — but not all are equally acknowledged in the workplace. On this episode of Tomorrowist, host Jerry Won sits down with Tamla Oates-Forney, CEO of SHRM Linkage, to examine the disproportionate burden of caregiving and its impact on careers, especially for women. Drawing from her own experiences as both a CEO and caregiver, Oates-Forney discusses actionable strategies for leaders to foster a culture of accountability, flexibility, and support that empowers all types of caregivers in the workforce.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why caregiving bias persists in workplace policies and culture
How different types of care are treated unequally — and why it matters
The one thing leaders can do tomorrow to create more supportive, flexible work environments
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Where Enterprise AI Fails — and How to Get It Right
Season 2 · Episode 4
Thursday, May 22, 2025 • Duration 30:28
Is your organization adopting AI — or just chasing it?
On this episode of Tomorrowist, host Jerry Won speaks with Arturo Ferreira, Cofounder of The AI Report, to unpack where enterprise AI adoption often goes wrong — and how leaders can get it right. From reinvesting time saved through automation to navigating the “AI arms race” with purpose and discipline, this conversation breaks down what business leaders need to know about AI transformation, and what’s coming next.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why Ferreira advises leaders to “move slow to move fast” with AI adoption
How disciplined integration creates long-term organizational value
Which business functions are most primed for AI disruption
His predictions for the evolving role of HR in an AI-driven future, and more
Resources from this week’s episode –
Register for Arturo Ferreira’s sessions at SHRM25: https://registration.events.shrm.org/flow/shrm/shrm25/public-catalog/page/catalog/session/1744919954572001ZpXQhttps://registration.events.shrm.org/flow/shrm/shrm25/public-catalog/page/catalog/session/1744833025741001XiDO
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What’s Next for Immigration and the U.S. Labor Market?
Season 2 · Episode 3
Thursday, May 15, 2025 • Duration 33:32
A changing labor force demands new solutions — and immigration is at the center of the conversation.
On this episode of Tomorrowist, host Jerry Won speaks with Justin Ladner, SHRM Senior Labor Economist, to explore whatshifting immigration policies and demographics mean for the future of work. From evolving visa programs to surprising workforce trends, this conversation breaks down what business leaders should watch for in immigration and labor policy to stay ahead of disruption.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How immigration patterns have changed since the pandemic — and why they matter now more than ever.
Why foreign-born workers are increasingly critical to filling labor and skill shortages as the U.S. population ages.
Key questions executives need to ask about immigration policy and its impact on workforce planning, regional expansion, and even DEI strategy.
Resources from this week’s episode – SHRM Research: The Role of Foreign-Born People in the US Labor Force
https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/the-role-of-foreign-born-people-in-the-us-labor-force
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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
Unlock Organizational Agility Through Networked Leadership
Season 2 · Episode 2
Thursday, May 8, 2025 • Duration 36:23
This week on Tomorrowist, network leadership pioneer Jeffrey Beeson joins host Jerry Won to break down why conventional, top-down leadership no longer meets the demands of today’s volatile business environment. The conversation breaks down what executives and people leaders need to know about leading through uncertainty — and what’s coming next. In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What network science reveals about the future of leadership
- Why connection — not control — is key to organizational resilence
- How decentralized decision-making can boost agility and team performanceJeffrey Beeson is the author of Network Leadership and founder of Ensemble Enabler.
Resources from this week’s episode - Network Leadership: Promoting a Healthier World through the Power of Networks
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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
Weathering the Storm: Climate Change and Workplace Mental Health
Season 2 · Episode 1
Thursday, May 1, 2025 • Duration 34:33
Why is climate change a mental health issue—and what role should employers play in addressing it? On this episode of Tomorrowist, host Jerry Won speaks with Marjorie Morrison, SHRM’s Mental Health Executive in Residence, to explore the growing impact of extreme weather on mental health at work.
Morrison explores what organizations can do to better support employee wellbeing and workplace preparedness. From embedding climate considerations into mental health strategies to preparing for future disruptions in climate-vulnerable regions, she shares actionable insights to help leaders protect both their people and their bottom line.
Mental Health and the Talent Pipeline
Season 1 · Episode 18
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 • Duration 22:54
Mental health challenges are taking a toll on the workforce—particularly among young employees. On this episode, Dr. Andrea Mata dives into the growing youth mental health crisis, sharing insights on how corporate America can adapt to help the next generation succeed at work. From building resilience to teaching life skills, Dr. Mata shares practical steps leaders can take to balance empathy with productivity—and ensure both employees and businesses thrive.
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