About this episode

Jim Link discusses building trust in organizations during times of change and uncertainty.

Trust can feel fragile in times of uncertainty, transformation, and rising employee expectations. SHRM’s CHRO, Jim Link, SHRM-SCP, joins host Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP, to unpack insights from the 2026 SHRM CHRO Priorities and Perspectives report and explore how leadership credibility directly impacts organizational trust. Together, they discuss early warning signs of a trust breakdown, how HR can assess alignment between messaging and employee experience, and practical ways to strengthen transparency and consistency across the workplace. This podcast is approved for .5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires March 1, 2027. Subscribe to Honest HR 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

People in this episode

Host: Nicole Belyna

Guest: Jim Link

Topics covered

• trust
• leadership
• HR
• employee experience
• organizational change
• transparency

Keywords

• trust
• leadership credibility
• employee expectations
• HR assessment
• transparency
• communication

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SHRM, SHRM-SCP, SHRM CHRO

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