Too Little Too Late: Why HR's Most Important Conversations Can't Wait with Jim Link
Eps. #200 Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
Retention sits near the top of almost every HR priority list. The main tool most organizations use to understand it is a conversation with someone who has already quit.
In this episode…
Why the reasons your best performers stay are usually a different list from the reasons other people leave, and what that does to a retention plan built on exit data
How a written performance review becomes a static record that can work against the organization later, especially when the rating feeds a compensation formula
What SHRM's 2026 State of the Workplace report found about employee experience, including a 91% to 44% split in reported job satisfaction
Hit “Play” to gain valuable insights that can transform your HR practices!
Guest(s): Jim Link, CHRO, SHRM
Guest(s): Jim Link, CHRO, SHRM
Jim Link is the Chief Human Resources Officer for SHRM. With more than 340,000 members around the world, SHRM is the largest HR professional association in the world and the leading voice for matters related to workers and the workplace.
Prior to joining SHRM, Link’s career included roles of increasing responsibility across a variety of industries and companies including General Electric, the Pillsbury Company, Porsche Cars, and Randstad. While at Randstad North America, he led a global team of 150 HR professionals who were instrumental in transforming the company into an award-winning, inclusive, and sustainable global leader. Link consistently demonstrates dynamic and visionary thought leadership with a variety of presentations focusing on the interconnection between effective human capital management and business results.
Using a data-driven, story-telling approach with his audiences, Link’s presentations weave together insights gleaned from a variety of sources to address the rapid and necessary changes required for tomorrow’s leaders to succeed. Typical topics Link addresses include the future of HR, global workforce dynamics, workplace evolution, emerging leadership trends, tech readiness, culture, employee and organization wellbeing, as well as entrepreneurship and innovation. Link has graced stages across diverse geographical landscapes, sharing his expertise with audiences in North America, India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
As a sought-after speaker on the international stage, his insightful presentations delve into critical aspects of the contemporary workplace, including but not limited to inclusion, employee experience and engagement, organizational culture, benefits strategies, and mental health advocacy. His compelling discussions not only showcase his depth of knowledge but also reflect his commitment to driving positive change in society and business through the lens of empathy and civility. His ability to translate complex ideas into manageable outcomes, coupled with his passion for fostering inclusive and thriving workplace environments, positions him as a thought leader who leaves a lasting impact on audiences across the globe.
