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Most people who take pride in their work want to become more efficient, more effective, and all-around better at their jobs, and busy HR managers are no exception. But with more and more on your plate with every passing year, finding the time to devote to regular learning may be a challenge. Aside from big conferences (of which you may get to attend one or two a year) and books (which take time to digest), what resources are available to help you level up your skills?
Good news: We live in the age of podcasts. There’s a podcast for every niche interest imaginable these days, including human resource management. In 30-60 minutes (less if you listen at a faster speed!), you can glean valuable insights from fellow HR professionals and experts in the field. Here are a few you may want to add to your podcast feed:
HR Happy Hour
HR Happy Hour, which earns the distinction of being both the longest-running and most-downloaded HR podcast, is run by Steve Boese, an industry thought leader who also co-chairs the HR Technology Conference. With 357 episodes in the back catalog— and a new one released weekly— there’s likely been an episode on any HR-related topic you’re interested in. Recent episode topics include forecasting US labor market trends, improving diversity recruiting in the tech industry, connecting working moms with good job opportunities, and how HR can help employees with financial wellness.
Browse all HR Happy Hour episodes and subscribe to stay updated on the latest in HR.
DriveThru HR
Designed to be easily digestible on a lunch break, each episode of DriveThru HR is around 30 minutes long and features a guest speaker who shares some of their expertise in the world of HR. A new episode is published every Tuesday at noon (Central Time), covering topics such as HR technology, leadership, organizational culture, recruiting, and talent management. In the last few months, there have been episodes about gender diversity in the C-suite, dealing with fake resumes and impostor candidates, and recruiting strategies for 2019.
Catch up on all 300 DriveThru HR episodes and subscribe for weekly insights on HR trends.
Hiring On All Cylinders
It’s no surprise that Entelo, a recruiting automation software, would have some insights to share with HR professionals on talent acquisition. Featuring a different recruiting expert each week, every episode focuses on the intersection of tech and modern recruiting best practices. Recent topics have included the role of artificial intelligence in building a more diverse workforce, closing the gender pay gap, and the role of chatbots in recruiting automation.
Explore recent Hiring On All Cylinders episodes or subscribe for full access to the entire series.
Nine to Thrive HR
Presented by Human Capital Institute, Nine to Thrive HR features conversations with HR leaders at Fortune 1000 companies, authors, academics, and other industry thought leaders.
Each episode is 30 minutes or less and covers a topic such as talent acquisition, analytics, and employee engagement, retention, and development. Recent episodes covered issues such as the opportunities and drawbacks involved in novel compensation methods, how to get reference checks right, and how to use engagement surveys to drive organizational change.
Browse the Nine to Thrive HR episode archive and subscribe to stay current on HR insights.
Brush up on the go
In addition to these four podcasts, others are dedicated to general workplace issues, equality and civil rights topics, and other subjects that might help HR professionals broaden their understanding of the people they work with. By subscribing to podcasts that pique your interest and teach you new skills or perspectives about your work, you can ensure that you’re constantly improving your job performance. The time commitment is minimal; podcasts let you learn from experts on your commute, at the gym, or while cleaning your house.
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