
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 | 135 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Nobody talks about their first termination the way they should, which is with a little bit of trauma, because we never forget the people we have to let go of.
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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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This show centers HR professionals navigating the most human side of people operations, from terminations and burnout to AI-enabled learning and benefits design. Across episodes, conversations are candid, data-informed, and practical, often featuring senior People leaders who share real-world lessons, mental models, and frameworks for making HR work better for employees and organizations. A standout aspect is the emphasis on humane, process-driven approaches—whether building equitable termination practices, designing holistic health benefits, or treating AI as a tool to augment, not replace, human judgment. The host's emphasis on actionable takeaways, combined with guests who bridge HR, technology, and people analytics, makes it a likely go... more
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