How to Keep Climbing the Career Ladder in the Age of AI

The career ladder used to be a straight climb. You build skills, get hired, get promoted, and repeat. Then AI reshaped the ladder itself — and the path forward is no longer clear. This episode welcomes a panel of three experts to discuss this topic: Prudence Pitter from PEARRM Services, John Arms from Voyageur University, and Yogi Mueller from Craft Leadership LLC. Together, they discuss how psychological safety drives real AI adoption, the early warning signs that career paths are quietly compressing inside your organization, and the driving forces behind a decline in workplace mentorship. Learn ways to build a genuine mentorship culture, an honest script for discussing growth when promotions aren't guaranteed, and a business case for psychological safety that speaks the language of the C-suite. Subscribe to the All Things Work newsletter to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/fg444d    ---  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