Exclusive SHRM Connect Webinar: Fireside Chat on The Future of Work — HR at the Center of Change
September 11, 2025 2:00 EDT
Join SHRM Executives Andy Biladeau (Chief Transformation Officer) and Mike Aitken (Executive VP, HR Professional Solutions) for an interactive fireside chat on the seismic forces reshaping work, workers, and workplaces.
From the skills crisis and the proliferation of AI to rapid business transformation, the pace of change is unprecedented—and HR is at the center of it all. Discover how these shifts are redefining talent management, business strategy, and the role of HR professionals as strategic leaders.
As a SHRM Connect Member, you’ll gain exclusive insights into:
- How organizations are balancing speed and stability in the new economy.
- Why HR must evolve capabilities with an enterprise mindset.
- Practical ways AI and technology are reshaping workforce strategies.
- How to strengthen your role as a trusted advisor at the intersection of business and people.
This is your opportunity not only to hear from SHRM leaders but to submit your own questions and help shape the conversation.
Meet the Presenters
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Mike Aitken
is Chief Membership Officer at SHRM, following 15 years of leading SHRM’s successful advocacy programs as Vice President of Government Affairs. Mike is a leading authority on the issues important to the human resource profession and drives SHRM’s membership vision, ensuring excellent member experiences, and implementing the organization’s newly developed business strategy. He applies his proven model of engagement to shape the future of work, workers, and workplaces. He is an expert relationship-builder across diverse constituencies and stakeholders, always seeking out the “win-win” in every situation. As a member of SHRM’s executive team, Mike also plays a key role in setting the strategic direction of the organization, offering important counsel on SHRM’s educational programs and professional development opportunities. Prior to joining SHRM in 2003, he spent 14 years with the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR), which represents more than 23,000 HR professionals at over 1,900 higher education institutions. In 2015 and 2016, Mike served as an employer representative on the U.S. delegation to the International Labour Conference.
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Andy Biladeau
Andy brings 10+ years of experience as a Human Resources leader, practitioner, and consultant. He began his career at PwC, where he led global HR transformation engagements for Fortune 500 clients, founded PwC’s Learning Solutions consulting practice, and served as the Product Owner for PwC’s Change Navigator platform. As Director of Talent Development at Target Corporation, Andy led a team responsible for Training, Leadership Development, and Change Management for over 100,000 store team members. During his time at Target, he also led the organizational readiness efforts for Target’s enterprise Operating Model Transformation, impacting more than 2,000 retail stores and more than 250,000 employees. As a founding team member at the Josh Bersin Company, Andy led the HR Advisory Services practice and delivered consulting engagements across all areas of HR, serving many clients in the Fortune 100. Additionally, he served as the Chief Learning Officer for the Josh Bersin Academy.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.