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The HR Famous Podcast is a lively conversation dealing with the real-life craziness HR pros deal with every day! Think of this as your own HR therapy session - sharing stories, strategies, and sometimes simply venting about a career we love, but one that makes us scream at the same time. This pod is a safe place of conversation, laughs, arguments, and hope. So, grab a cup of coffee or a glass a wi... more

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In this episode of HR Famous, Tim Sackett sits down with one of the true originals of the show: Jessica Lee, Marriott’s Global Officer of Talent Acquisition and Associate Growth (aka: head of TA + learning… “just a small job” for a company supporting... more

et pitched new recruiting technology all the time. New ATSs, new “AI-powered” platforms, new promises to fix what’s broken in talent acquisition. So when someone first told me I needed to check out PerfectHire, another ATS, my reaction was pretty pre... more

Recruiting on social sounds easy… until you try it. In this episode of HR Famous, Tim Sackett sits down with Sean Worden (CEO/Founder) and Katy Schuck (Co-Founder/COO) of Reelist to unpack why most TA teams struggle to hire through Facebook, Instagra... more

In this episode of HR Famous, Tim Sackett sits down with Tom McCarty, CEO of OrgChart, to talk about something every HR and talent leader is wrestling with right now: how to design the org of the future in an AI-powered world—without losing your mind... more

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Recent Guests

Jessica Lee
Global Officer of Talent Acquisition and Associate Growth at Marriott
Marriott
Episode: The 15-Minute Process: Marriott’s Secret to Faster Frontline Hiring
Matt Schalsey
Co-founder of Perfect Hire
Perfect Hire
Episode: Why “Another ATS” Isn’t Enough Anymore—and What Comes Next!
Sean (no last name mentioned)
Co-founder and CEO of Reelist
Reelist
Episode: How to Recruit on Social Media: Reelist’s “Easy Button” for Frontline Hiring
Katy (no last name mentioned)
Co-founder and COO of Reelist
Reelist
Episode: How to Recruit on Social Media: Reelist’s “Easy Button” for Frontline Hiring
Tom McCarty
CEO of OrgChart with a long career in technology and a deep understanding of the HR community.
OrgChart
Episode: From Spreadsheets to Smart Org Design: How AI & OrgChart Are Rewiring the Future of HR (with Tom McCarty)
Dinah Alobeid
Communications leader, author, and occasional food writer.
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Episode: Coldplay, CHROs & Crisis Comms: A Masterclass with Dinah Alobeid
Jonathan Reynolds
CEO and visionary of Titus Talent
Titus Talent Strategies
Episode: Curating Talent with Titus Talent CEO, Jonathan Reynolds
Jason Roberts
Senior Vice President of Technology and Analytics at Cielo
Cielo
Episode: EP125 | How Jason Roberts Is Using AI to Reinvent Recruiting at Cielo
Danielle Farage
HR expert and advocate for Gen Z in the workplace
Wade & Wendy
Episode: EP121 | Gen Z Isn’t Waiting - They’re Redefining Work on Their Terms

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Tim Sackett
Host of HR Famous

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • Real talk about real HR issues

    Entertaining and educational podcast. Love the expertise and friendly banter of the hosts, and expert guests in the HR space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Madeline Enos
    United States4 years ago
  • Finally a solid show for HR people!

    Really good conversations about what HR pros are wanting to hear. Some chit-chat, and personality makes it an easy listen, and a good tool for serious HR professionals who are NOT stuffing or uptight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    slovig
    United States6 years ago
  • HR Famous!

    Great collaboration, relevant content, informative and entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sbk2yarbrough
    United States6 years ago
  • Download them all!

    Love this podcast! Always discussing relevant and challenging topics for HR pros.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jrthoffer
    United States6 years ago
  • Timely Topics for all HR / TA Pros

    I really like this podcast -- great banter, credible pros, and relate in a down-to-earth way. Topics are diverse and timely. A must have for any HR/Leader/TA's podcast list!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dhburke
    United States6 years ago

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Real talk about real HR issues with entertaining yet credible hosts and expert guests.
Great balance of banter and practical HR insights, accessible for both seasoned pros and those new to the field.
Listeners appreciate the genuine chemistry and down-to-earth discussion style, making complex topics approachable.
Shows are timely, diverse in topics, and provide real-world takeaways for HR and TA professionals.

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From Spreadsheets to Smart Org Design: How AI & OrgChart Are Rewiring the Future of HR (with Tom McCarty)
Q: What's one thing HR teams can do without using technology?
Ask better questions regarding what they want to know and use that understanding to drive decisions.
Coldplay, CEOs, and Cheating Scandals: The HR Meltdown That United the Internet
Q: Do you think this will affect the way companies handle employee relationships now?
Absolutely, there will likely be more communication around workplace relationship policies following this incident.
Coldplay, CEOs, and Cheating Scandals: The HR Meltdown That United the Internet
Q: How do you feel about this incident happening at a Coldplay concert?
It's hilarious that it happened at a Coldplay concert; it feels so scripted, you couldn't have written a better scenario.
EP121 | Gen Z Isn’t Waiting - They’re Redefining Work on Their Terms
Q: What drives you crazy about the older people that are running work today as a Gen Z?
The inconsistencies between what is said and what is actually done.

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Frequently Asked Questions About HR Famous

What is HR Famous about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on real-world HR challenges, practitioner culture, and the evolving tools shaping talent acquisition, workforce planning, and people operations. Across episodes, hosts and guests unpack topics like AI in recruiting, social-media driven hiring for frontline roles, organizational design with data, candidate fraud, and HR tech platform dynamics. The conversations blend practical tactics with lively banter, offering actionable insights for HR leaders, recruiters, and people teams navigating rapid change, compliance, and employer branding. A notable strength is the mix of implementation-focused discussions (tools like Perfect Hire, Reelist, OrgChart, and Greenhouse) with broader workplace psychology and culture commentary, ofte... more

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1. Jessica Lee
2. Matt Schalsey
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6. Dinah Alobeid
7. Jonathan Reynolds
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