2023 Top 10 Podcasts for HR Professionals in a Hurry

In the time it takes for you to enjoy your first cup of coffee, you can digest some of the most thought-provoking and actionable HR insights available today.


We found you the best HR podcasts that are 30 minutes or less. These podcasts are perfect for HR professionals in a hurry.

The Josh Bersin Company Podcast is hosted by the global industry analyst, researcher, and advisor, Josh Bersin. CEOs and CHROs seek out Josh’s advice and perspective on a wide range of topics, from the future of work and workforce trends to employee engagement and leadership development. His podcast is a peek into the advice he gives his C-Suite clients.

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SHRM deserves tremendous appreciation for all the great work they do to advance the success of the HR professional which includes the HR Storytellers podcast. The podcast features real-life stories and experiences of HR leaders and practitioners. The hosts and guests share their own challenges, successes, and lessons learned including strategies and tactics listeners can find useful to apply in their own organizations.

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A Bit of Optimism is hosted by Simon Sinek, a renowned leadership expert, author, and unshakeable optimist. If you are having trouble finding your inner optimist, Simon’s podcast introduces you to inspiring speakers who have chosen optimistic approaches to successfully navigate their careers and personal life journeys. These podcast conversations provide compelling insights which can lead to your own blossoming optimism.

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While everyone has been talking about The Great Resignation, the Great Retention decided to seek out the companies, strategies, and stories of how some companies are doing exceptionally well at retaining their employees. In this podcast, you will hear the stories of how some companies are being successful in leveraging culture, flexibility, and retention strategies to thrive in this difficult labor environment.

An added value to the Great Retention podcast is listeners earn SHRM recertification credits for CP and SCP certifications.

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HR StopTalk is hosted by HR Consultant, Andrea Adams. She has created an HR podcast that is designed to help all levels of HR professionals. If you are interested in learning more about a variety of beginner and advanced HR skills such as using Job Boards, presenting HR Metrics, or implementing career ladders, this podcast has you covered.

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RecruitingDaily is hosted by HR provocateur, William Tincup. He interviews HR vendors, service providers, and thought leaders who offer solutions and perspectives on improving recruiting and retention. He asks the types of poignant questions you would ask them about the impact of their solutions on business outcomes. This podcast is an easy way to introduce yourself to the latest offerings in recruiting services and technology.

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Leadership Now is hosted by award-winning author, leadership strategist, and culture change expert, Dan Pontefract. Dan’s podcast invites us into the world of top thought and business leaders. They share stories about how cultural and workplace transformation can be accomplished.

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HR Work Break is hosted by HR Daily Advisor Editor, Madeleine Collins, who introduces us to hot topics and actionable information to help you with your current HR challenges. You may be familiar with the HR Work Break’s longer sibling, the very successful HR Works podcast. The HR Work Break covers similar subjects, but in a shorter format.

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#WorkTrends is hosted by Talent Culture Founder and CEO, Meghan M Biro. She discusses the changing world of work with leading experts, HR tech vendors, and HR practitioners. #Worktrends gets you all the relevant HR news to stay current on emerging trends. In addition, they host a monthly Twitter live chat.

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HR on the Offensive’s mission is to elevate HR from the perception of being a business support function to the long-term driver of the organization’s competitive advantage. To facilitate that mission, they take on bold HR topics.

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Each of these podcasts offers valuable insights and tips for HR professionals in a hurry.

They are available on popular podcast platforms, such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcast. You can also subscribe to them and be updated when they publish new episodes.

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