In this milestone 100th episode of People and Strategy with special guest Johnny C. Taylor Jr., CEO of SHRM, we dive into the intersection of technology and human capital, exploring how AI is reshaping HR practices and the workplace. Taylor reflects on his leadership philosophy, the critical CEO-CHRO relationship, and shares strategies to address talent shortages through skills-first hiring. Discover actionable takeaways on building resilient organizations, supporting mental wellness, and redefining HR's role in a rapidly changing world.

Jump to 17:31 to listen to Taylor's 3 C’s Rule for CHRO Success.

2025 CHRO Benchmarking data brief mentioned: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/2025-chro-benchmarking--insights-to-power-people-strategy

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Learn how HR leaders can assess skills, complexity capacity, temperament, and role requirements to make better talent decisions and reduce costly mismatches. In this episode, host Mo Fathelbab sits down with Susan Schmitt Winchester, former CHRO and author of Healing at Work. Susan introduces the Suitability Model, a game-changing framework for smarter hiring, succession planning, and talent alignment. Tune in for actionable strategies to elevate your hiring processes and create lasting organizational impact.

You can jump to 5:37 in the video to hear Susan’s Suitability Model.

View Susan’s TEDx talk on tackling perfectionism at work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY8WhA045iE

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How do you respond to trauma and violence in the workplace? In this deeply moving episode of People and Strategy, Liz Cotner, director of human resources at Foster Swift Collins and Smith PC, and Marjorie Morrison, SHRM’s mental health executive in residence explore the profound impact of workplace violence and mental health challenges. Morrison offers the clinical perspective, while Cotner shares her personal journey of coping with her mother’s mental health struggles and suicide, along with her professional experiences managing workplace violence. Learn the best course of action for helping employees experiencing crises. To skip directly to Cotner’s CURIOUS Framework, jump to 23:20 in the video. For additional support, view SHRM’s Mental Health Crisis Response Plan Template.

Content warning: Please be advised this episode features potentially traumatic events including workplace violence and suicide.

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