
If HR is one of the most soul-crushing industries to work in, how come we’re not talking about it more? I Hate it Here is the unflinching podcast where People professionals to talk honestly and openly about HR, sharing best-in-class resources to make the hardest job in the world that little bit easier. Hosted by Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek and creator of the I Hate it Here podc... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 126 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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We have more data than ever, and somehow we're still making people decisions that feel like they were made with a Magic 8-Ball and a prayer.
Make it make sense!
Dashboards, engagement scores, predictive analytics…it's all there, and yet the decisio... more
If you've been in HR long enough, you know this feeling.
You see something wrong, you know it's wrong, and then you look around and realize the system you work inside of wasn't actually built to let you fix it.
Today I'm talking to Keisha Toussaint... more
It’s kinda wild how many people of are still dealing with compensation issues today!
Most companies have a comp strategy the same way most people have a fitness plan...technically it exists, but nobody is really following it.
Haris Ikram, co-founde... more
Most AI conversations I sit through are either full of hype that doesn't hold up or sooo doom-and-gloom that I leave feeling like I should update my resume and move to a cabin.
This episode is neither of those things, and that's exactly why I loved ... more
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Your podcast on Toxic Work Environments was so helpful. Therapy and exit plan are so important! It was so comforting to not be alone.
Hebba brings on fascinating guests and sparks conversations that are both informative for HR professionals and thought-provoking. Engaging and fresh. Makes me think differently about work and leadership.
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I found Hebba’s newsletter a long time ago and was blown away by how genuine, charismatic, and funny she is. And her podcast is no different! SHE SAYS WHAT ALL OF US HR PEOPLE ARE THINKING!
I work in employment law and love the different perspectives the host and guests provide. I learn something knew every week and have greater empathy for People professionals.
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A candid, practitioner-focused show about people operations, leadership, and workplace culture. Episodes spotlight HR leadership transitions, benefits design, authenticity, inclusion, remote work, and the emotional side of work, with guests ranging from HR leaders and authors to advocates for mental health and DEI. The conversations typically blend practical HR tactics with broader questions about power dynamics, belonging, and the evolving nature of work, often grounded in real-world anecdotes and data-informed insights. A standout throughline is the emphasis on humane, human-centered approaches to people operations, not just policy; the show also leans into bold, sometimes provocative takes on traditional HR norms. Potential listeners — e... more
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