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I Hate It Here

Hebba Youssef
Workplace Culture
Employee Engagement
Human Resources
Leadership
Pay Transparency
Mental Health
Remote Work
Artificial Intelligence
AI In HR
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Employee Experience
Employee Retention
Performance Management
HR Practices
Organizational Culture
Compensation
Burnout
Recruitment
Employee Well-Being
Diversity and Inclusion

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

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Theresa Fesinstine
Founder of People Power AI, creator of the AI Fluency Compass
People Power AI
Episode: S13 E6: The AI Confidence Gap Nobody in HR Wants to Admit (with Theresa Fesinstine)
RyanMae McAvoy Pepin
PeopleOps leader; guest on the awards panel
CW?/Blackthorn (as described in episode)
Episode: S13 E5: The Group Hosts an Award Series and Starts a Cult with RyanMae McAvoy Pepin & Josiah Hernández
Josiah Hernández
People-centric talent and ops leader; guest on the awards panel
CW
Episode: S13 E5: The Group Hosts an Award Series and Starts a Cult with RyanMae McAvoy Pepin & Josiah Hernández
Jackie Sahm
VP of Integrated Solutions at Hogan
Hogan Assessments
Episode: The Leadership Divide (Episode 3): Performance vs. Potential
Dani Herrera
bilingual award-winning workplace culture DEI talent consultant with over 20 years of experience
Independent / DEI and workplace culture consulting
Episode: S13 E4: Why HR Owns More Of Company Culture Than People Like To Admit (with Dani Herrera)
Jocelyn Hays
Director of Hogan Applications, Hogan Assessments
Hogan Assessments
Episode: The Leadership Divide (Episode 2): The Dark Side of Leadership
Aubrey Blanche
Founder and CEO of The Math Path; AI ethics researcher; former DEI/People Ops leader
The Math Path; Cambridge AI ethics program
Episode: S13 E3: Proof That The AI Productivity Obsession Is Making Everyone Worse (with Aubrey Blanche)
Allison Howell
CEO of Hogan Assessments, leading global strategy, product innovation and market growth
Hogan Assessments
Episode: The Leadership Divide (Episode 1): Leadership at an Inflection Point
Stephanie Lemek
Founder of The Wounded Workforce, former HR executive
The Wounded Workforce
Episode: S13 E2: What If HR Stopped Playing Therapist and Started Designing Better Workplaces Instead? (with Stephanie Lemek)

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Hebba Youssef
Host of the show and Chief People Officer at Workweek; known for data-driven HR leadership insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 123 ratings
  • Honest and instructive

    I enjoyed listening to a real conversation about what it’s like to work in HR, as opposed to the usual window dressing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adina-LondonUK
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Your podcast on Toxic Work Environments was so helpful. Therapy and exit plan are so important! It was so comforting to not be alone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NewlistenerHope
    United States8 months ago
  • A Must-Listen for Work & Leadership

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FrannieNance
    United Statesa year ago
  • Help

    How do I get a transcript of S5 E10

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NancyVH3479
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thegatolin
    United States2 years ago

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listeners appreciate candid, real-talk about HR without gloss.
guests bring data-driven insights and practical takeaways.
episodes frequently challenge conventional HR norms with thoughtful critique.

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The Leadership Divide (Episode 2): The Dark Side of Leadership
Q: What's one thing organizations keep getting wrong about how they choose and develop their leaders?
Organizations often promote based on who looks like a leader or who performs well in a current role, rather than assessing whether they can empower and sustain effective leadership over a team; the guest argues for evaluating leaders through the eyes of their teams and focusing on long-term leadership effectiveness instead of top-down emergence.
S13 E2: What If HR Stopped Playing Therapist and Started Designing Better Workplaces Instead? (with Stephanie Lemek)
Q: Why is trauma-informed practice becoming central to HR now?
Because relationships to work changed post-pandemic, with new expectations around mental health and safety; HR is increasingly seen as an essential driver of processes, culture, and systems that support employees without turning HR into therapists.
S12 E8: Why You Can't Build a World-Class Company With a Zip Code Mentality with Sagar Khatri
Q: For people looking to get started and learn more about Multiplier, what is the best way they can reach you?
Reach out to Sagar directly at the Multiplier address and he is eager to connect with potential customers and partners to discuss how global hiring could work for their business.
S12 E8: Why You Can't Build a World-Class Company With a Zip Code Mentality with Sagar Khatri
Q: So before Multiplier existed, you were on the other side of this problem. Paint the picture, what were you actually trying to do and what got in the way?
I started from personal frustration with long bank-setup delays and complex regulatory friction, which made global hiring feel impractical. I aimed to create an infrastructure that would let companies hire, pay, and comply globally in a few clicks, removing institutional bottlenecks so startups and SMEs could access talent anywhere.
S12 E4: The Emotional Tax of Doing HR Correctly with Stacey Nordwall
Q: Why is it so hard to manage performance conversations early on?
Because managers often lack clear feedback, employees may misinterpret it, and the emotional weight is high since livelihoods and health care are on the line; role-playing and documenting feedback help.

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Frequently Asked Questions About I Hate It Here

What is I Hate It Here about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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