
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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 151 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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AI is already crashing the workplace party, but apparently, the humans were left off the guest list!
Today, I’m joined by attorney and human-centered leadership strategist Val Jensen to talk about biased tools, performative people-first promises, an... more
Change is inevitable, but apparently at some orgs, explaining it to people is optional!
In this episode, I’m joined by Kaity Jacobsen (Director, Talent Engagement at Xactly) to talk about why leaders keep obsessing over all these sexy strategies whi... more
AI conversations are everywhere right now, but confidence and competence aren't actually moving together, and that gap should worry you more than it does.
I'm joined by Theresa Fesinstine, founder of PeoplePower.ai and creator of the AI Fluency Comp... more
Featured Guest: Allison Howell (CEO, Hogan Assessments)
This is The Leadership Divide, a special series with Hogan Assessments in partnership with I Hate It Here!
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We spent this entire series proving that leadership fails because orgs KEEP choo... more
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I enjoyed listening to a real conversation about what it’s like to work in HR, as opposed to the usual window dressing.
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!
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A candid, practitioner-focused show where HR professionals share realistic, hands-on strategies for people operations, leadership development, and culture. Episodes frequently center on leadership biases, the ethics of AI in HR, trauma-informed workplaces, and practical changes to hiring, onboarding, and performance processes—framed with data-driven insights from industry researchers and practitioners. Notable is the consistent emphasis on system-level fixes over individual blame, a willingness to challenge traditional HR norms, and a habit of featuring subject-matter experts who translate complex concepts into actionable steps for people teams.
Listeners are likely HR professionals and people leaders who value honesty, practical framework... more
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