I Hate It Here

Hebba Youssef
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I Hate It Here

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.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    S7 E6: Strategic AF: What It Actually Means and Why It Matters with Morgan Williams

    On today’s episode, you’re going to hear one word a million times… And that is strategic. Let’s be real, we’ve all heard the word “strategic” thrown around a million times, but what does it ACTUALLY mean? And why does it feel like everyone has a different definition?  It’s probably because they do.  Joining me today is the incredible Morgan Williams, CEO and founder of Peak HR. Morgan’s resume is basically the HR equivalent of a mic drop—she’s handled everything from massive layoffs to reopening retail stores for giants like Macy’s, Casper, and Topshop.  She’s been in the trenches, and she’s here to help us unpack the myths, misconceptions, and realities of what it means to be strategic in HR. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:01:25 - Something Morgan is Interested in Right Now 00:04:52 - What Being Strategic Means to Morgan as an HR Leader 00:08:00 - Why the Word Strategic is Often Misunderstood in HR 00:14:58 - How to be Seen as More Strategic and Less Operational 00:22:11 - Why HR Teams Struggle to Align Their Work With Business Goals 00:30:37 - Making Sure Your Initiative Have Measurable Impact on Business Outcomes 00:34:50 - Skills That Will Make You More Strategic 00:33:30 - Barriers HR Leaders Face Trying to Implement Strategic Initiatives 00:43:00 - Key Differences Between Operational and Strategic Thinking in HR 00:46:24 - How HR Leaders Can Advocate for Resources to Execute on Plans 00:50:41 - Some of the Risks of Focusing TOO Much on Strategy And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Morgan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganbwilliams/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

    56 min

  2. FEB 3

    S7 E5: From F&%$#d Up to Fixed: HR Mistakes and Lessons Learned with Kim Minnick

    Today we’re going to embrace the messy, imperfect, and downright hilarious side of learning from making mistakes. Kim has seen it all, done it all, and definitely messed it all up a few times too! It’s part of the growth process, as you know. From compensation catastrophes to performance management mishaps, she has the stories (and the scars) to prove that sometimes, the best lessons come from the biggest blunders. Besides, who doesn’t love a good “I can’t believe I did that” moment? Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:03:23 - Something Kim is Insanely Curious About Right Now 00:06:16 - The Time Kim F&%$#d up Compensation 00:23:25 - Kim’s Performance Management Mistakes, Explained 00:29:51 - The Real Purpose of Performance Management Reviews 00:36:53 - How AI Might Impact Performance Management 00:45:50 - Kim’s Advice on How to Prepare for the Future of HR And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Kim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-minnick/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

    56 min

  3. JAN 27

    S7 E4: Unwrapping the Secrets to Better Workplace Connections with Ross Langley

    Want to know what’s at the heart of every successful organization? Connection, gifting, recognition, and appreciation! All four of these are so core to making somebody feel seen and heard at work. So in today’s episode, we're discussing connection-building because let's face it, loneliness is hitting hard and it's an epidemic that is creeping into our workplaces.  Join me and Ross Langley from Snappy as we unpack innovative and personalized ways to foster connections with anybody in the office.  We’re diving deep into creating meaningful experiences, leveraging personalization in gifts, and ensuring everyone in your organization feels truly seen and appreciated. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:01:35 - What Topic Has Been Interesting to Ross Lately? 00:05:07 - How We Define Meaningful Connections at Work and Why It Matters 00:08:17 - The Biggest Challenges Orgs Face Trying to Build Authentic Connections 00:13:41 - How Unique Gifts Build Genuine Relationships at Work 00:21:59 - Leveraging Personalization to Create Emotional Impacts 00:25:35 - The Impact of Experiential Vs Physical Gifts 00:30:37 - Creative Ways for HR to Integrate Gifting Into Engagement Programs 00:37:07 - Potential Pitfalls With Using Gifts to Build Connections 00:41:14 - Advice for HR Leaders Incorporating Gifting Into Their Connection-building Efforts And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Ross: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-ross-langley/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

    48 min

  4. JAN 20

    S7 E3: Scripting Success: HR’s Guide to Engaging Narratives at Work with Tara Turk-Haynes

    If there is one silver bullet for connecting with other people, it’s storytelling! Last episode, my friend Georgia Clark and I unpacked the lessons HR can glean from romance novels about character development and storytelling.  Today, I’m pushing that conversation forward with Tara Turk-Haynes. Tara isn't just any guest—she’s a powerhouse in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and DEI, with a vibrant background in the arts like playwriting and screenwriting.  With her at the helm of DEI initiatives and her roots in creative storytelling, Tara will share how authentic narratives can be the perfect bridge to deeper connections within the workplace. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:02:48 - What Topic Has Been Interesting to Tara Lately? 00:07:24 - Why Storytelling is Critical for Building Connections 00:10:45 - What Makes Stories Truly Resonate With People? 00:25:20 - A Story That Has Stuck With Tara Over the Years 00:31:43 - How Story Revelations Apply to the Workplace 00:41:02 - How can HR Professionals Become Better Storytellers? 00:44:39 - Storytelling Mistakes People Make, and How to Avoid Them 00:50:01 - How Tara Would Change How Stories are Told in Corporate Spaces And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Tara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttaraturkhaynes/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

    1h 1m

  5. JAN 13

    S7 E2: HR Meets Fiction: Lessons From Romance Novels with Georgia Clark

    Beyond the typical day-to-day activities in HR… I’m just a mega-dorknerd with a fierce love for books, especially when they whisk me away to worlds filled with fantasy, sci-fi, and heart-stirring romance! And today, we're exploring how the twists and turns of romance novels can actually offer fascinating insights into HR.  I'm thrilled to have Georgia Clark with us to guide us through these narrative mazes! She’s not just any novelist—she’s a storytelling wizard who’s penned titles like Most Wonderful and Island Time, and she lights up New York's iconic Joe's Pub with her storytelling night, Generation Women. During our chat, we discuss how romance and the hero's journey in novels can uniquely resonate within the corridors of HR, enhancing empathy and understanding, which are crucial for anyone in this role. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:02:12 - A Topic Georgia is Interested in Right Now 00:05:50 - Georgia’s Favorite Buffy the Vampire Slayer Episode 00:09:47 - How Georgia Became a Writer 00:16:24 - How Georgia Develops Her Characters 00:21:29 - The Approach Behind Character Transformation 00:30:30 - How Georgia Thinks About Conflict While Creating Characters 00:39:15 - Uncovering Character Motivations in a Natural Way 00:45:58 - How to Make a Story Truly Captivating for People 00:48:28 - What is Generation Women? 00:53:35 - Why the Hero Journey in Romance Novels Resonates With People 01:00:07 - Making Stories Reflect Diverse Perspectives and Experiences And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Georgia: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-clark-b451412/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

    1h 11m

  6. JAN 6

    S7 E1: Compensation 101: It's More Than Money with Sarika Lamont

    Welcome to a brand new season of the podcast, where I’m flipping the script and diving deep into more diverse topics! I’ll be challenging myself (and my guests) to rethink what we think we know about the world of work, and how seemingly unrelated topics still tie back to HR. Today, we’ve got the one and only Sarika Lamont, aka my Comp Guru Queen, joining us! If you want to understand pay transparency and total rewards in a way that actually makes sense, Sarika is here to break it all down.  Spoiler alert: pay isn’t as simple as it seems—and neither is the communication behind it.  We talk about why employees often misunderstand compensation, how we can improve the conversation, and why education is the key to getting pay transparency right. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:05:45 - One Topic Sarika is Interested in Right Now 00:16:05 - Explaining Compensation and Total Rewards in Simple Terms 00:19:07 - How do you Decide What Employees Should be Paid? 00:36:22 - What Makes Creating Good Pay Packages so Challenging? 00:53:55 - What do Employees Misunderstand About Pay, Benefits, and How They’re Determined? 01:13:55 - Should Companies be Open About How Much They Pay Employees? 01:16:02 - Non-money Rewards That Companies Can Offer to Make Employees Feel Valued 01:17:36 - How Pay and Rewards for Employees Will Change in the Future And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Sarika: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarikal/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

    1h 24m

  7. 12/23/2024

    S6 E10: HR in 2025: Bolder Aspirations & Bigger Moves

    As we wrap up 2024, it's time to start thinking ahead to 2025—and let’s be honest, it’s about time we take our place as the experts in the room.  From fixing the broken candidate experience to building stronger bridges with other teams, it’s time for HR to show up and show out! This episode features a series of friends/leaders sharing their bold wishes for the future, and why 2025 is our year to make real change happen. We’re not holding back! Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:00:55 - Tara Turk-Haynes’s Wish for HR in 2025 00:10:01 - Sarika Lamont’s Wish for HR in 2025 00:16:02 - Cassidy Edwards’s Wish for HR in 2025 00:19:35 - Noah Warder’s Wish for HR in 2025 00:26:52 - Cassandra Babilya’s Wish for HR in 2025 And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Tara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttaraturkhaynes/ Follow Sarika: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarikal/ Follow Cassidy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidy-edwards-yyom/ Follow Noah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahwarder/ Follow Cassandra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-babilya/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

    30 min

  8. 12/16/2024

    S6 E9: HR’s Secret Weapon: Bridging the Gap Between People and Business with Halai Shukran

    As People Leaders, we love our people, but sometimes we miss how the two worlds of business strategy and people strategy need to work together to drive results.  Joining me is the brilliant Halai Shukran, COO at Pluribus Digital, who’s built her career around understanding exactly how people and business strategy intersect. From leading talent functions to overseeing operations, IT, and comms, Halai’s insight is next level.  She’s breaking down how to speak the language of other business units, why you should get your seat at the table, and how to prioritize when resources are tight. Plus, we talk about the big picture—how seeing the whole organization helps shape better leadership and decision-making. So, if you’ve ever felt stuck in the HR bubble, today’s episode is your guide to breaking out and making a real impact.  Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:02:27 - One Thing People in HR Should Rethink 00:06:10 - How Halai Discovered Her Zone of Genius 00:10:43 - Keeping Business and People Strategies Aligned 00:18:10 - The Process for Diagnosing Organizational Challenges 00:23:30 - Prioritizing When Resources are Limited 00:37:18 - Approaching Prioritization When Working Across Multiple Teams 00:42:57 - How Seeing the Bigger Picture Influences Leadership and Decision-making 00:48:14 - Advice for Leaders who Want to Cultivate the “Big Picture” Mindset 00:50:58 - What Excites Halai About the Future of Work And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Halai: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halai-shukran-sphr/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

    58 min
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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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  • Creator
    Hebba Youssef
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2023 Hebba Youssef
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