Rephonic
Artwork for The HR Hub
Employee Engagement
Human Resources
Human Resource Management
Organizational Culture
Artificial Intelligence
Mental Health
Workplace Culture
Emotional Intelligence
Leadership Development
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Training and Development
Employee Retention
Resilience
Remote Work
Recruitment
Accountability
Workforce Planning
Employer Branding
AI In Recruitment
Employee Well-Being

Practical advice for mid-level HR professionals navigating real workplace challenges. Weekly interviews with experts who deliver solutions and insights you can actually use.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes274Founded5 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ManagementBusinessCareers

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The HR Hub

Latest Episodes

Implementing AI is different than other types of software. Globalization Partners (G-P) Head of HR Laura Maffucci shares her lessons from navigating an AI mandate, handling employee fear, and building a cross-functional AI governance council. Listen ... more

Implementing a clear progressive discipline policy ensures that your organization handles employee performance issues fairly and legally.

This episode covers this essential HR topic which I have avoided for

over 5 years. 😬 The purpose of discipli... more

Calculating severance pay in Canada requires understanding the

difference between statutory minimums and common law reasonable notice.

In this episode, employment lawyer Brady Farmer explains how age, position, and length of service determine what ... more

Many professionals wonder why others with less technical skill seem to get further in their careers. The answer often lies in their ability to build influence and trust through emotional intelligence rather than relying on formal authority.

In this ... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Laura Maffucci
Chief People Officer at Globalization Partners
Globalization Partners
Episode: HR's Role in AI-Driven Change
Brady Farmer
Partner at Matthew Dinsdale Clark LLP in Calgary
Matthew Dinsdale Clark LLP
Episode: Severance Law for Canadian HR Professionals
Bob Stenhouse
Head of Veritas Solutions, former police officer turned workplace investigator
Veritas Solutions
Episode: Workplace Investigations: 6 Steps to a Defensible Process
Sean Raible
Founder of Game Plan Total Rewards, conversation guru
Game Plan Total Rewards
Episode: Pay Transparency 2026: What HR Needs to Know
Nita Chhinzer
Associate Professor of HR at the University of Guelph
University of Guelph
Episode: Hiring - An Evidence-Based Approach (w. Dr. Nita Chhinzer)
Dina Denham-Smith
Executive coach who has worked with senior leaders from Adobe, Netflix, Google; lead author of Emotionally Charged
Adobe, Netflix, Google; Author
Episode: Emotional Labour in HR (w. Dina Denham Smith)
Josh Block
President of Block Imaging; author of People Matter at Work
Block Imaging
Episode: People First Culture - How Caring for Employees is a Performance Multiplier (w. Josh Block)
Josh Cardoz
Chief Creative and Learning Officer at Sponge
Sponge
Episode: The Future of L&D (w. Josh Cardoz)
Jen Shirkani
Emotional Intelligence expert and executive coach with over 25 years of experience.
Episode: Emotional Intelligence for HR (with Jen Shirkani)

Host

Andrea Adams
Host of The HR Hub; leading figure in HR-focused conversations

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • HR in a Charity - Frank Advice March 19 episode

    I listened to this podcast in amazement. I am stunned that after all the horrific things Jennie has done at TPFA, you are posting a podcast pretending she is something great.

    Let me quote the Alberta Government who just stripped TPFA as the Management Body of their responsibilities of looking after 16 of their buildings “citing concerns of safety and security “ of the seniors that live at those properties under Jennie’s so called great leadership.

    Her HR practices are so great that her HR depar... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ivettc
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great HR Advice in 20 Minutes

    So many other podcasts go on for an hour without saying much. That’s not the case here. Andrea packs a LOT of information while also offering help with everyday practices. So helpful as an HR practitioner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sally Loftis
    United States2 years ago
  • Quick and impactful takeaways

    In short to-the-point episodes, Andrea and her guests hit the big points and impactful takeaways on the most asked about (but not always answered) HR questions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kahpyt
    United States3 years ago
  • Informative, encouraging, and engaging!

    Andrea and her incredibly knowledgeable guests shine the brightest of lights on the HR field and the hardworking people in it! Informative, encouraging, and engaging are just a few of the words I'd use to describe the time you'll spend with them. Thanks so much for putting out such a superb show, Andrea - keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oliviabaker13
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Hosts practical, helpful guidance for everyday HR work.
Concise, actionable HR takeaways in under 20 minutes.
Guests are knowledgeable and bring real-world experience.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Myth of Organic Company Culture
Q: Can you walk through the three-part framework for systemizing culture and explain how each part works in practice?
The framework consists of: 1) expectations—defining specific behaviors and cultural competencies; 2) mechanisms—creating opportunities to practice those behaviors within the flow of work and building feedback loops; 3) enablement—training, onboarding, and regular refreshers to sustain the behaviors.
The Myth of Organic Company Culture
Q: Where does culture fit in the importance of HR responsibilities, and how should it be treated within the organization?
Culture is foundational to the workplace and should be treated as a core program, integrated into decision-making systems like hiring, performance reviews, and development plans.
Hiring - An Evidence-Based Approach (w. Dr. Nita Chhinzer)
Q: You've said employers are looking in the wrong place for their talent. So where should they look?
Look beyond past job titles and resumes, focus on soft skills like professional maturity, attitude, and willingness to learn, and actively seek diverse talent pools including internal promotions and external partners who can provide those behaviors and capabilities.
Emotional Labour in HR (w. Dina Denham Smith)
Q: So what is emotional labor and where does it come from?
Emotional labor refers to the work of displaying the appropriate emotions at work, both consciously and unconsciously, which can involve evoking emotions we don't feel or suppressing those we do, because there are unwritten rules about what emotions are acceptable in different contexts.
People First Culture - How Caring for Employees is a Performance Multiplier (w. Josh Block)
Q: Where can listeners learn more about these ideas from you?
Follow on social media and visit the book site peoplematteratwork.com for more context and resources.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The HR Hub

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

This show concentrates on practical HR strategies for mid-career professionals, airing weekly conversations with practitioners and experts who translate research and theory into actionable workplace solutions. Episode topics consistently cover emotional intelligence in leadership, building trust and culture, pay transparency and total rewards, handling investigations, onboarding, and L&D in the age of AI. A notable strength is translating complex HR concepts into concise, ready-to-implement steps, often illustrated with real-world case studies. The guests tend to be senior practitioners or researchers from HR-focused fields, and the host maintains a steady, hands-on coaching tone that appeals to practitioners looking for immediate applicabi... more

Where can I find podcast stats for The HR Hub?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The HR Hub. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The HR Hub and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The HR Hub get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The HR Hub, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The HR Hub?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The HR Hub, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The HR Hub have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The HR Hub has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The HR Hub?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The HR Hub:

1. The Mel Robbins Podcast
2. Let's Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari
3. Front Burner
4. The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
5. Conversations

How many episodes of The HR Hub are there?

The HR Hub launched 5 years ago and published 274 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The HR Hub?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The HR Hub?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The HR Hub from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The HR Hub?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The HR Hub. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The HR Hub?

Recent guests on The HR Hub include:

1. Laura Maffucci
2. Brady Farmer
3. Bob Stenhouse
4. Sean Raible
5. Nita Chhinzer
6. Dina Denham-Smith
7. Josh Block
8. Josh Cardoz

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days