How HR Delivers Stakeholder Value

About this episode

The episode discusses how HR can create measurable stakeholder value amidst challenges like AI and workforce burnout.

In this episode of People + Strategy, SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, talks with renowned business scholar and HR thought leader Dave Ulrich about how and why HR has reached a true inflection point. Ulrich reflects upon his decades of experience to explore how AI, workforce burnout, and rising expectations from boards are reshaping what organizations need from HR today. Their discussion dives deep into how HR leaders can move beyond employee experience alone to create measurable stakeholder value. Together, they reflect on the hard truths facing HR, and what it will take for the function to lead with credibility, evidence, and lasting impact. SHRM State of the Workplace 2026 Report 2026 CHRO Priorities and Perspectives Report Subscribe to People + Strategy podcast to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/nq47pr --- 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…

People in this episode

Host: Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.

Guest: Dave Ulrich

Topics covered

• HR leadership
• stakeholder value
• AI in HR
• workforce burnout
• organizational expectations

Keywords

• HR
• stakeholder value
• AI
• workforce burnout
• organizational expectations
• HR leadership
• employee experience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SHRM, SHRM State of the Workplace 2026 Report, 2026 CHRO Priorities and Perspectives Report

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