Human Resources, the noble profession tasked with protecting employees from the company and protecting the company from the employees, all while smiling through a “mandatory fun” team-building exercise they definitely didn’t want to plan. If you’ve ever had to sit someone down and explain, with a straight face, that the company’s new “unlimited PTO” policy somehow results in people taking less vacation, then yipee! You’re exactly the kind of masochist this list was made for. HR podcasts exist because the job is basically unsolvable, but that’s never stopped anyone from trying, and frankly, we respect the audacity.
Whether you’re a seasoned HR pro drowning in compliance updates, a new hire who just discovered that “company culture” is a personality trait, or a manager who keeps sending people to HR as a substitute for having an actual conversation, I’ve pulled together the best HR podcasts to keep you informed, inspired, and just delusional enough to believe next quarter will be different.
HR Besties
Every Wednesday, HR Besties, Leigh Henderson, Jamie Jackson, and Ashley Herd, gather for the staff meeting everyone actually wants to attend, mixing genuine workplace insight with plenty of laughs. Think of them as your favorite watercooler crew, with a full agenda and a promise to always respect your hard stop.
Dear Human Resources:
Dear Human Resources offers an insider’s perspective on the field, diving into current trends and research, speaking with practitioners and experts, and exploring how outside disciplines shape the world of HR, all wrapped up with one potentially field-changing breakthrough idea per episode.
I Hate It Here
Hosted by Hebba Youssef, I Hate it Here is the refreshingly honest podcast where HR and People professionals say the quiet parts loud, sharing real talk, practical solutions, and industry insights from voices you haven’t already heard a hundred times. For the HR people who get things done, even when the job leaves them feeling a little hollow inside.
Drive Thru HR
DriveThru HR delivers fast, insightful conversations on the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the world of Human Resources. Each episode brings practical advice and expert perspectives to help professionals navigate an ever-evolving workplace landscape.
The Job Judge
Hosted by Karen Michael, a veteran employment law attorney and HR executive with three decades of experience, The Job Judge Podcast uses real-world case studies to help managers, business owners, and HR professionals navigate workplace dysfunction and legal landmines. Essential listening for anyone who works, but just to be clear, not legal advice!
Transform Your Workplace
Transform Your Workplace is a top-rated HR and leadership podcast that tackles everything from company culture and communication to AI and leadership trends. Each week, a diverse lineup of global experts, authors, and entrepreneurs share their big ideas for building a truly outstanding workplace.
Good morning, HR
Hosted by HR entrepreneur Mike Coffey, Good Morning HR brings together business thought leaders to explore the strategic, legal, and practical sides of building great teams and organizations. Most episodes qualify for half a recertification credit for HRCI and SHRM-certified professionals, making it as useful as it is engaging.
Honest HR
Honest HR is the go-to podcast for HR professionals looking to turn workplace challenges into real opportunities, delivering practical advice, emerging trends, and relatable real-world stories straight from the trenches of the industry.
Punk Rock HR
Hosted by the unconventional Laurie Ruettimann, Punk Rock HR is anything but your typical HR podcast. Every Monday, Laurie sits down with disruptive thinkers, authors, and industry reshaping professionals for candid, unfiltered conversations that challenge the status quo of work and organizational culture.
What the Hell Just Happened?
Hosted by CEDR CEO and Founder Paul Edwards, What the Hell Just Happened? tackles the HR and employment law questions that leave most business owners genuinely stunned. Each week, Paul sits down with a different HR expert from his Solution Center team to answer the burning questions you didn’t even know you needed to ask.
More Human More Resources
Hosted by serial entrepreneur and bestselling author Vicky Brown, this weekly podcast is designed specifically for entrepreneurs who need straightforward HR guidance without the jargon. Drawing on her own experience building businesses, Vicky breaks down the essentials and gives listeners clear, actionable next steps.
HR Break Room
HR Break Room is a podcast that gathers industry experts for candid, engaging conversations about the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the world of HR and HR technology, think of it as the workplace discussion you actually want to be part of.
Diagnosing The Workplace: Not Just An HR Podcast
Each episode, James and Coby from Roman 3 dig into the most pressing workplace challenges of today, diagnosing the root causes and laying out practical solutions to fix them.
People Managing People
Hosted by David Rice, the People Managing People podcast helps forward-thinking leaders navigate the AI era without losing sight of the human side of work. Each episode features candid conversations with innovators, executives, and people leaders on topics ranging from AI in practice to workplace culture and performance systems.
Nine To Thrive HR
The HCI podcast series delivers focused, bite-sized conversations with top HR practitioners from Fortune 1000 companies, alongside thought leaders, authors, and academics covering everything from talent acquisition and analytics to employee engagement, retention, and development.
Comp and Coffee
Comp and Coffee is a podcast by Payscale that dives into the art and science of compensation management, delivering practical insights, tips, and strategies to help HR and business professionals stay ahead in an ever-changing world of work.
Survive HR
Released every Tuesday, this podcast is a much-needed source of encouragement and practical guidance for HR professionals, delivering cutting-edge strategies to help them become stronger, more valued partners within their organizations.
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