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I Hate It Here podcast

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I Hate It Here

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  Hebba Youssef  

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 podcast and newsletter, this show is for HR People who want to get things done right - even if they do feel a bit empty inside from time to time. You’ll hear from industry insiders, not just the same old voices, sharing all the things you’re secretly thinking but never said out loud, digging into real-life examples, and delivering practical solutions and strategies for your people team.

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 podcast and newsletter, this show is for HR People who want to get things done right - even if they do feel a bit empty inside from time to time. You’ll hear from industry insiders, not just the same old voices, sharing all the things you’re secretly thinking but never said out loud, digging into real-life examples, and delivering practical solutions and strategies for your people team.

 

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#107

S10 E6: How is Belonging SUPPOSED to Feel at Work? with Erica Lydell

Belonging at work is one of those things everyone claims to care about… right up until som... more

01 Dec 2025

53 MINS

53:17

01 Dec 2025

#106

S10 E5: Shooting the Sh*t With My Direct Report with Madison Montgomery

Okay, friends…this episode is pure fun (okay, a little usual chaos too) in the best way, b... more

24 Nov 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:22

24 Nov 2025

#105

S10 E4: I Got Coached on Air and Survived with Mary Pat Jacobs

This episode might be my most unhinged and enlightening one yet.  The first half is a live... more

17 Nov 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:17

17 Nov 2025

#104

S10 E3: Your Culture Can’t Outrun the News Cycle with Dave Garcia

Look, I know sometimes we like to pretend work exists in its own little bubble, but in rea... more

10 Nov 2025

57 MINS

57:24

10 Nov 2025

#103

S10 E2: HR Horror Stories: Unhinged, Unfiltered, and Unfortunately Real with Jessica Winder

It’s that time of year again: spooky season! Which means Jessica Winder is back, I’ve got ... more

03 Nov 2025

42 MINS

42:56

03 Nov 2025

#102

S10 E1: The Cost of Motherhood Nobody Talks About with Erin Gau

Motherhood at work.  Just saying that out loud makes my blood pressure spike a little, not... more

27 Oct 2025

57 MINS

57:16

27 Oct 2025

#101

S9 E10: 50 Shades of Gray Areas in Policy with Stephanie Shuler

Look, I love a good policy binder as much as the next HR nerd (okay, maybe sometimes even ... more

22 Sep 2025

49 MINS

49:12

22 Sep 2025

#100

S9 E9: The Hidden Tax of Being the "Only" at Work with Amina Gass

Being the only at work isn’t just lonely, it’s heavy.  It’s the unspoken pressure of carry... more

15 Sep 2025

57 MINS

57:00

15 Sep 2025

#99

S9 E8: No HR in Your Leadership Meetings? BIG Mistake with Ana King

If you’re still debating whether HR deserves a seat at the table, let me save you the susp... more

08 Sep 2025

55 MINS

55:43

08 Sep 2025

#98

S9 E7: Work Isn't Set Up to Support Neurodiversity with Tameka Allen

Hard truth: work wasn’t built for all of us to thrive.  Neurodivergent folks seem to deal ... more

01 Sep 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:20

01 Sep 2025

#97

S9 E6: Is the Future of Work F*cked? with Aparna Rae

When people say “the future of work,” I usually want to roll my eyes so hard they get stuc... more

25 Aug 2025

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:33

25 Aug 2025

#96

S9 E5: No One Wants the Top Job Anymore with Ciara Lakhani

Remember when getting the top job was THE dream?  Corner office, big paycheck, fancy title... more

18 Aug 2025

49 MINS

49:44

18 Aug 2025

#95

S9 E4: 3 Career Wake-Up Calls You’re Ignoring (At Your Own Risk) with April Little

You ready for a nice reality check? I hope so, because today’s episode is built around thr... more

11 Aug 2025

51 MINS

51:40

11 Aug 2025

#94

S9 E3: CEO’s Gone Wild with Sarah Reynolds

Have you ever seen a CEO post online and thought, “Who approved this…and why was it them?”... more

04 Aug 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:31

04 Aug 2025

#93

S9 E2: Why It’s Never Too Late to Pivot Careers with Ash Hynie

So if you didn’t know,I love a good career pivot story!  Today’s guest is basically the po... more

28 Jul 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:06

28 Jul 2025

#92

S9 E1: I'm Burnt Out, Now What? with Eva Bak

Burnout is basically an epidemic. And HR? We’re patient zero!  In this episode, I sat down... more

21 Jul 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:39

21 Jul 2025

#91

S8 E10: The Trust Paradox: Hard to Earn, Easy to Destroy, Impossible to Fake with Minda Harts

Operating without trust in HR is almost IMPOSSIBLE. The even crazier part is that trust ca... more

23 Jun 2025

54 MINS

54:38

23 Jun 2025

#90

S8 E9: Awakening Accessibility: A New Hope for Actually Including People with Lia Seth

Look, we’ve all been there at this point: Your company claims it's “all about accessibilit... more

16 Jun 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:42

16 Jun 2025

#89

S8 E8: Culture or Cult? How to Spot (and Fix) Fake Work Environments with Latesha Byrd

I hate to say it, but your “amazing culture” might be a lie. Today, Latesha Byrd and I are... more

09 Jun 2025

53 MINS

53:45

09 Jun 2025

#88

S8 E7: Your Leadership is a Joke (But Nobody’s Laughing) with Matt Poepsel

Look, I’ll be honest: most “leadership experts” lowkey make me want to throw my laptop int... more

02 Jun 2025

50 MINS

50:25

02 Jun 2025

#87

S8 E6: The Corporate Hunger Games: May the Ass-Kissing Be Ever in Your Favor with Jessica Winder

Whether we like it or not, office politics are an unavoidable part of corporate life. But ... more

26 May 2025

50 MINS

50:14

26 May 2025

#86

S8 E5: The Certainty Gap: Why Employees Feel Like They're Working Blindfolded with Kat Kibben

This should come as no surprise anymore, but your employees aren’t just asking for certain... more

19 May 2025

54 MINS

54:25

19 May 2025

#85

S8 E4: Compensation Clarity: The Trust Builder No One Uses with Matt McFarlane

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: MONEY. 💸 And who better to talk about money wi... more

12 May 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:41

12 May 2025

#84

S8 E3: Workplace Fairness is a Myth and We Have the Receipts with Cierra Gross

Let’s get one thing straight: People Leaders are tired of companies pretending they care a... more

05 May 2025

57 MINS

57:43

05 May 2025

#83

S8 E2: Traditional Performance Reviews Are Dead (But Employees Still Want Answers) with Jessica DeVl...

Employees aren’t just asking for feedback—they’re begging for it.  So why are we still ser... more

28 Apr 2025

48 MINS

48:48

28 Apr 2025

#82

S8 E1: Neutral Policies My Ass: The Fairness Farce with Zach Nunn

Let’s talk about fairness—or, more accurately, let’s talk about how your company is probab... more

21 Apr 2025

59 MINS

59:11

21 Apr 2025

#81

S7 E12: AI’s Human Side: Making HR More Personalized with Jeet Mukerji

I’m back in your ears with another banger of an episode, and this one’s the season finale!... more

24 Mar 2025

49 MINS

49:08

24 Mar 2025