The team at The HR Gazette is passionate about creating podcast content. Each week, we publish 2-4 interviews and features on the HRchat show and share them with our wonderful listeners across Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and elsewhere.
There are lots of awesome HR-related podcasts out there providing news, reviews, interviews, and tips to educate and entertain professionals in and around HR and Talent. These include some impressive shows launched in the past year.
So what are the top new and established podcasts available in 2022? Who’s tones are tantalizing the world of work with tips and tactics?
In no particular order, here is our list of 10 must-listen podcasts related to HR, Talent and Leadership.
10 Top Podcasts Related to the World of Work to Follow in 2022
1. HRchat Podcast
Sure, we may be a little biased but our team put lots of energy into our pod, we consistently have some amazing high-profile guests and the growing audience numbers suggest that our listeners are loving the numerous conversations we share each week. Recent guests include Matthew Hamilton, Ebonee Davis, Ben Eubanks, John Boudreau, Brian Kropp, Brian Sommer, Dethra Giles, Al Ademson, Devyani Vaishampayan, Erika Broadwater, Dr. Charles Handler, Suzanne Lucas, Kevin Oakes, Perry Timms, Felicia Cheek, and Ben Geoghegan. Learn more about the HRchat show.
Our favorite recent episode: Pro Sports Leadership Lessons with Rob Bromage, intelliHR.
2. HR Happy Hour
The HR Happy Hour podcast produces lots of super-helpful and entertaining audio. There are over 500 episodes and new shows are published 2-3 times a month. Listen as Steve Boese and Trish McFarlane tackle topics related to human resources, management and leadership, and workforce technology.
Our favorite recent episode: Celebrating our 500th Episode – LIVE from the HR Tech Conference.
3. People and Performance Podcast
Launched in 2021, the People and Performance Podcast gives insights into the strategic competencies, behaviors, and results needed to increase the performance of employees. From attraction and recruitment through onboarding and measuring all the way to succession planning, each episode will take a deep dive into the stages of workforce planning you need to master in order to guarantee long-term success in a rapidly changing world of work. Hosted by Chris Bjorling, Bill Banham and others, each interview is around 15-20 minutes and is supported by super impressive guest industry experts.
Our favorite recent episode: People Data Panel Special – Featuring Elizebeth Varghese, IBM and Dave Millner, HR Curator
4. Digital HR Leaders Podcast
In this podcast and video series, David Green speaks with senior HR leaders who are pushing a data-driven and digital HR agenda. You’ll hear from people leaders who are driving transformation in their organisations on how HR can prepare for the future.
Our favorite recent episode: Episode 85: How to Help Individuals and Organisations Successfully Navigate Change (Interview with April Rinne).
5. Punk Rock HR
The podcast has the premise that work is broken and is here to help fix it. Join host Laurie Ruettimann, the failed HR lady who went on to become one of the world’s top career advisers, as she talks with some of her closest friends and peers about work: the buzzwords, the nerdy, the contrarian.
Our favorite recent episode: The Future of HR Leadership with Dr. Amy Dufrane, the CEO of HRCI.
6. Benefits and Wellness Superhero Podcast
Another newcomer to the podcast scene, the Benefits and Wellness Superhero pod has already published lots of awesome episodes plus a symposium designed to help HR and leaders better understand the options for improving employee wellness.
Our favorite recent episode: Understanding Mental and Physical Health Needs of Employees.
7. DriveThruHR – HR Conversations
DriveThruHR is a captivating, easy-to-digest, and occasionally irreverent lunchtime discourse that covers topics relevant to HR professionals. The 30-minute shows include guests and hosts discussing a variety of topics including HR Technology, Recruiting, Talent Management, Leadership, Organizational Culture and Strategic HR. Hosted by @MikeVanDervort, @RobinSchooling, @TheOneCrystal and @DwaneLay. One of the longest-running HR pods out there, the show has been running continuously since February 2010!
Our favorite recent episode: Tools, Social Media and Grief with Jason Seiden.
8. WorkTrends Podcast From TalentCulture
Another long-running podcast, WorkTrends from TalentCulture is hosted by Meghan M. Biro and talks about how work is changing. Listen to get news, stay current and hear from leading experts, HR tech vendors, and HR practitioners about what inspires them.
Our favorite recent episode: Future Workplace Mindset: People, Technology, and Business Intersection.
9. Nine To Thrive HR
Looking for fresh content to solve your human capital issues but don’t have a full hour? Subscribe to the HCI podcast series to gain access to leading HR practitioners from Fortune 1000 companies, as well thought-leaders, authors, and academics. These experts cover everything from talent acquisition and analytics to engagement, retention, and development.
Our favorite recent episode: What HR Must Know about Business Strategy Right Now.
10. Redefining HR
Hosted by Lars Schmidt, Redefining HR is a podcast exploring the leading edge of all things talent – HR, people operations, recruiting, etc. Each week Lars sits down with big thinkers and doers in the field to get an inside look at how they build their teams, what drives them, and where we can do better. The podcast spotlights mavericks, innovators, boundary-pushers, creators, builders, and convention crushers. It’s a conversational format bringing real insights, experience, and stories from a range of business and talent leaders around the world.
Our favorite recent episode: Pledging to Become an Anti-Racist Organization With Strava Chief People Officer Michele Bousquet.
Liked Our List? Think we missed some cool shows about the World of Work? Let us know and don’t forget to check out the latest episodes from HRchat and partners: