As an agency that takes HR seriously, we’ve researched the best HR podcasts for 2020. And if you’re a brand looking to get in front of the HR community, we’ve suggested how best to pitch these podcasts too.

HR Happy Hour – @HRHappyHour

HR Happy Hour Show is the longest running and top downloaded HR podcast. The show is part of a network focused on human resources, workforce technology, and leadership.

The short, snappy episodes allow you to fit it into your daily routine effortlessly, while you can catch up on news from the latest HR technology events and conferences whenever it suits you.

Good to listen to if…

  • You want something short and conversational – between 20-45 mins per episode.
  • You want a podcast that will make you think.
  • You want some actionable and inspiring advice.

How to get on it

 HR Happy Hour has a wide array of guests – HR leaders, academics, practitioners, consultants, and authors – to talk about the most relevant and challenging issues impacting work and workplaces today. To pitch them, fill in this application form – https://www.hrhappyhour.net/contact/ .

GoodPractice Podcast – @GoodPractice

Aimed at the learning and development and HR communities, the weekly podcast show offers critical insights into the world of work, learning and performance. Featuring special guests and regular appearances from the GoodPractice team, they tackle topics such as the effect of technology on the work environment, training needs analyses, and evidence-based practice.

Good to listen to if…

  • You want something short – between 30-45 mins per episode.
  • You want to find out more about a broad range of subjects in L&D.

How to get on it

Guests include authors, performance consultants and learning designers. To pitch the GoodPractice crowd, visit their website  https://podcast.goodpractice.com/# or reach out on Twitter.

CIPD Podcast – @CIPD

The CIPD is a professional body for HR and people development representing some 150,000 members across the world. The body has access to some of the biggest, best and brightest minds in HR and L&D.

Good to listen to if…

  • You want to follow a well-established podcast – this one has over 160 episodes!
  • You’re interested in a wide range of subjects – such as the future of flexible working, menopause, unconscious bias, and neurodiversity.

How to get on it

That HR Podcast – @PeopleMgt

The UK’s leading magazine for HR and L&D professionals, People Management, is the host for That HR Podcast. The monthly podcast covers a wide range of topics.

Good to listen to if…

  • You’re interested in topics like recruitment and retention, future of work, HR transformation, diversity and inclusion, and leadership.

How to get on it

It’s a little unclear how to get on this one, but we’d suggest pitching to the editorial team of the magazine: https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/contact/editorial

The Future of Work – @jacobm

In these podcasts, futurist and author Jacob Morgan engages with some of the world’s top business leaders to explore their perceptions of leadership, the future of work, the 4th industrial revolution, employee experience, and more.

Jacob’s work has been endorsed by some of the world’s most prominent CEOs.

Good to listen to if…

  • You want to hear insights from some of the world’s biggest brands on a weekly basis.
  • You want a US-focused podcast.

How to get on it

DriveThruHR

DriveThruHR is a series of laid-back, yet fascinating lunchtime conversations that cover a range of topics applicable to HR professionals. They broadcast three times per week (Tuesdays – Thursdays, 12 PM, Central Time) for 30-minutes per session. Their podcasts have been running continuously since February 2010.

Example episodes they publish are:

  • ‘When the Tables are Turned: Hiring For HR’
  • ‘An HR Leader’s Roadmap with Kindrick’
  • ‘HR Tech & Recruiting Automation with Jonathan Duarte of GoHire’
  • ‘Putting People First with HR Leader Erin Miller’

Good to listen to if…

  • You’re not looking for anything too heavy, but rather bite-sized chunks of information.
  • You’re interested in a variety of HR topics.
  • You’re interested in hearing from new guest speakers every week who share their knowledge and experience within different areas of HR.

How to get on it

Nine to Thrive HR – @NinetoThriveHR

These podcasts offer fresh content for professionals who are looking to solve their human capital issues but have limited time available. The podcasts tend to be between 9-30mins each and provide access to leading HR practitioners from Fortune 1000 companies, together with thought leaders, academics, and authors.

Good to listen to if…

  • You’re interested in hearing advice from members of the largest companies in America and other industry professionals.
  • You’re interested in a variety of HR topics, including talent acquisition and analytics.

Typical episodes include:

  • ‘When Employees are Stressed Out: Social Science Solutions for Better Productivity & Engagement‘ – Robert Stewart, HR Administrator, Brigham Young University
  • ‘The Best Way to Boost Well-being for Women in the Workplace’ – Sarah Devereaux, Google
  • ‘Including the Employee in Employee Engagement’ – Scott Rigby, PHD, MotivationWorks

How to get on it

HR Leaders

This is a daily show is anchored by Chris Rainey and features detailed conversations with senior HR executives and thought leaders who share lessons and insights gained along their respective journeys.  Each episode of the podcast explores a new topic, such as the future of work, why it’s changing, and how leading organisations are approaching the matter.

Good to listen to if…

  • You like to listen to daily podcasts.
  • You’re interested in hearing valuable insights from experienced HR execs.
  • You’d like to keep up with a broad range of current HR topics.
  • You’re interested in how big global brands handle their HR.

Typical episodes include:

  • ‘How Siemens Empower their Employees to Take Ownership of their Careers‘ – Interview with Robert Neuhauser, EVP & Global Head of Siemens People & Leadership.
  • ‘Shell’s Journey into Integrated Strategic Workforce Planning’. – Guest speaker, David Doe, Vice President HR Talent Excellence, Shell.

How to get on it

  • Most of the guests are approached by Chris or the show’s producers, but it’s worth reaching out through the show’s LinkedIn
  • Guests usually include senior HR executives, thought leaders, and HR leaders from global brands like Shell & Siemens (see above examples of speakers).

Hiring On All Cylinders

Hosted by Entelo, the quirkily named Hiring On All Cylinders is joined each week by HR professionals at the forefront of talent acquisition and recruitment.

Good to listen to if…

  • You’re interested in hearing weekly content purely focused on recruitment.
  • You’re interested in topics such as employee engagement, automation tools, the future of talent acquisition, recruiting, onboarding, and sourcing for diversity.

Examples of typical episodes are:

  • ‘Talking HR Technology: Gaps in the current landscape and consolidation’ – Proactive Talent Founder & CEO, Will Staney
  • ‘The Economic Influence in Talent’ – Josh Wright, iCIMS Chief Economist
  • ‘A Different Take on Recruiting’s Future’ – Erik Kostelnik, Founder / CEO, TextRecruit

How to get on it

  • To pitch, contact Entelo on Twitter
  • Guests are normally professional HR specialists, talent founders, and CEOs who are well acquainted with recruiting (see above examples).

Hire Up

Hosted by John Beck, the show is dedicated to the latest news, interviews and updates on all aspects of human resources. John has 25 years’ experience in management, HR, and the employee assessment industry.

Good to listen to if…

  • You’d like to keep up to date with the latest HR-related topics from an industry veteran.
  • You’d like to listen to a broad range of HR related topics.
  • You’d like to hear advice and guidance from a variety of guest speakers, for example:
    • Lee Caraher (Author of Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide to Making it Work at Work and CEO/ Founder of Double Forte PR & Digital Marketing).
    • Stephen Pacinelli (co-author of Rehumanize Your Business: How Personal Videos Accelerate Sales and Improve Customer Experience and CMO of BombBomb).
    • Jamie Serino (Corporate social responsibility expert and Director of Marketing for Blackbaud’s Corporations & Foundations division)

How to get on it

  • Reach out to John via LinkedIn: or on Twitter.
  • Website: https://hrhireup.com/
  • Guests are typically authors, CEOs/ CMOs and Directors of marketing companies, as well as business leaders and experts in corporate social responsibility (see above examples)

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