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I Hate It Here

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

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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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

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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

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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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Haris Ikram
Co-founder and CEO of Candor IQ
Candor IQ
Episode: Newsflash: You've Been Doing Compensation Wrong This Whole Time (with Candor IQ's Haris Ikram)
Marinus van Driel
Partner at Aon; AI Growth Leader; industrial and organizational psychology background
Aon
Episode: Better Decisions: The Leaders Getting AI Right Are Doing Something Most Orgs Refuse to Do with Marinus van Driel
Anne Maltese
Vice President of People Insights at Quantum Workplace
Quantum Workplace
Episode: S11 E10: Engagement Scores Don't Lie, But the Way You're Using Them Absolutely Does with Anne Maltese
Hanan Harb Sahourieh
Learning strategist, author of Everyone Be Cool, advocate for evidence-based L&D
Independent, author
Episode: S11 E9: Your L&D Strategy Is Broken and No, a Workshop Won't Fix It with Hanan Sahourieh
Morgan T. Stanley
Head of People at Lithic, former colleague and guest on the episode
Lithic
Episode: S11 E8: The Most Important Hire I Ever Made Ended Up Replacing Me with Morgan T. Stanley
Melissa Elbert
Retirement data expert and representative from Aon discussed as the episode guest
Aon
Episode: Better Decisions: We've Been Running Retirement Plans on Autopilot and It Shows with Melissa Elbert
Madison Butler
Author of Let Them See You
Episode: S11 E7: The Authenticity They Want vs. The You They Can't Handle with Madison Butler
Amanda Litman
Activist and author, focused on modern leadership and organizational dynamics.
Episode: S11 E5: We're Rewriting Leadership Rules Because Yours Were Never Meant for Us with Amanda Litman
Ayanna Kelly
Director of Culture and founder of the nonprofit Hidden Healers, she advocates for workplace inclusivity and mental health.
Episode: S11 E4: Decentering Work: What Happens When Your Job Isn't Everything with Ayanna Kelly

Host

Hebba Youssef
Host of I Hate It Here, Chief People Officer at Workweek; guides discussion and introduces topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • 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 States4 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 States8 months 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
  • Amazing podcast!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ginger Podcast Lover
    United States3 years ago

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High-quality guests; conversations feel both data-driven and human.
Authentic and honest conversations about workplace realities.
Well-produced with a strong focus on leadership and culture.
The host's energy and candor elevate complex HR topics into actionable ideas.
Thoughtful, practical HR insights from insiders.

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Newsflash: You've Been Doing Compensation Wrong This Whole Time (with Candor IQ's Haris Ikram)
Q: What is the biggest difference you noticed between being an executive and being a founder?
The need to own everything initially, a heavier emphasis on first-principles thinking, and the challenge of turning complex, cross-functional problems into scalable, repeatable processes.
Newsflash: You've Been Doing Compensation Wrong This Whole Time (with Candor IQ's Haris Ikram)
Q: What was the first moment you decided to start Candor IQ and leave your prior high-profile roles?
He describes a mix of personal stakes (immigration, pay fairness) and professional frustrations with siloed data and broken compensation processes that convinced him to pursue a unified platform.
S11 E10: Engagement Scores Don't Lie, But the Way You're Using Them Absolutely Does with Anne Maltese
Q: What role does storytelling play in data about engagement?
Lead with findings and business impact, tailor the narrative to the audience, and present a concise storyline that explains what the data means for the business and what to do about it, rather than overwhelming with every data point.
S11 E10: Engagement Scores Don't Lie, But the Way You're Using Them Absolutely Does with Anne Maltese
Q: How should HR leaders rethink engagement measurement for the future?
Start by asking why you are measuring engagement, ensure the questions tie to managerial enablement and business outcomes, and connect engagement insights to actions like coaching, clear expectations, and development for top performers.
S11 E10: Engagement Scores Don't Lie, But the Way You're Using Them Absolutely Does with Anne Maltese
Q: What is the biggest shift you've seen in how organizations think about engagement, and have they kept up?
There has been a pendulum between focusing on attraction/retention and on performance, but now many organizations are recognizing that engagement and performance are intertwined and that engagement should be viewed as a signal of future readiness rather than just a current snapshot.

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

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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2. Marinus van Driel
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6. Melissa Elbert
7. Madison Butler
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