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People and Strategy

SHRM
Human Resources
Leadership
Mental Health
Employee Well-Being
Artificial Intelligence
Employee Engagement
Workplace Culture
Diversity and Inclusion
Leadership Development
Employee Retention
2025 CHRO Benchmarking Data Brief
Amazon Web Services
Work-Life Integration
Workforce Development
Atlanta Braves
Change Management
Organizational Culture
Resilience
AI In HR
Wage Inflation

People and Strategy is a podcast from the SHRM Executive Network delivering in-depth conversations with HR executives and people leaders to advance the field of human resources by providing engagement and thought leadership to senior executives. Learn more about the SHRM Executive Network at www.shrm.org/executive.

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How do top organizations solve their toughest leadership challenges when full-time resources are scarce? Some companies are relying on fractional c-suite leaders, seasoned executives who have opted to lend their expertise to companies on a contract b... more

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What does it take for HR leaders to earn a seat in the boardroom? For executives looking to make the move, understanding how to stand out as a board-ready candidate is critical in an increasingly competitive landscape.

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What does it take for organizations to turn AI investments into measurable business results? As companies navigate rapid technological change, HR leaders are increasingly using AI to drive efficiency, improve decision-making, and create more strategi... more

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In this episode of People + Strategy, we sit down with Kathryn Mayer, content specialist at SHRM, to discuss how employee benefits are evolving in 2026. Drawing on her extensive experience reporting on total rewards, Mayer explores how rising healthc... more

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Bettina Danis
CHRO, Carnival Corp, former CHRO at SHRM
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Albert Smothers
Chief People Officer at CBE Companies
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Carmen Barboza
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Kris Bahner
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Shawnee Delaney
Founder and CEO of Vaillance Group; former Defense Intelligence Agency clandestine operations officer
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Jamie Durling
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Annette Tyman
Partner at Seyfarth Shaw and chair of Seyfarth's People Analytics Practice Group
Seyfarth Shaw
Episode: The New Reality: Legally Compliant I&D for HR

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Mo Fatalbab
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    This podcast does a great job bringing on insightful guests and getting to the key takeaways and action items quickly… while still being conversational and enjoyable! A difficult task but one clearly designed with listeners in mind.

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Benefits Under Pressure: How HR Leaders Are Rethinking Total Rewards in 2026
Q: What trends do you see on the horizon for benefits; what should HR leaders be watching?
Expect growth in financial wellness tools, emergency savings accounts, and more personalized benefit options like lifestyle spending accounts that give employees choice while helping budgets manage utilization. Also, AI-enabled, private systems for benefits information will become more prevalent to support real-time guidance.
Benefits Under Pressure: How HR Leaders Are Rethinking Total Rewards in 2026
Q: How are organizations balancing financial realities with employees' evolving benefit expectations without eroding trust?
Many are preserving core health benefits and retirement offerings while shifting costs more selectively, using data on utilization and employee value to decide what to cut or modify. Transparency about what is changing and why, plus showcasing existing benefits (e.g., financial wellness tools) can maintain trust even during reductions.
Benefits Under Pressure: How HR Leaders Are Rethinking Total Rewards in 2026
Q: What are the biggest forces creating pressure on benefits right now and why does this moment feel different from previous economic cycles?
The combination of high inflation, low financial confidence, rising health care and benefits costs, and a push for agility means HR leaders must move quicker and be more intentional in cost management while still meeting employee needs. Communication and data-driven prioritization are key to balancing cost with retention and trust.
A Former Spy Shares HR's Critical Role in Workplace Security
Q: So for our HR audience listening today, what two things would you advise them to do to protect their workplace?
First, establish a clear baseline of what normal looks like for every role, including access patterns and behavior, so deviations can be detected and investigated. Second, close the gap between HR and security across the employee lifecycle, involving security early in onboarding and ensuring confidential reporting is easy and trusted.
The Connection Crisis at Work
Q: How can HR leaders measure connection?
HR can look at outcomes like performance, retention, and engagement, not just surveys, to gauge whether stronger connections are translating into tangible business results.

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This show centers HR leadership, workforce strategy, and the business impact of people initiatives. Episodes frequently explore how technology, data, and AI intersect with human resources, leadership development, compensation and benefits, workplace culture, and governance. Guests are typically senior HR leaders, CHROs, or top HR practitioners from large organizations, sharing practical lessons, ROI considerations, and real-world case studies. A notable strength is drawing on cross-industry perspectives—from manufacturing and retail to higher education and professional services—while tying strategy to execution at the executive level. Listeners can expect actionable insights on talent strategy, employee engagement, inclusion, and risk manag... more

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