There is no shortage of HR content competing for our attention. Articles, webinars, conferences, newsletters, LinkedIn posts. The challenge is not finding information. It is the most useful information.

That is one reason podcasts continue to grow in popularity among HR and business leaders. They make it easier to stay informed during a commute, a workout, or even between meetings. More importantly, the best podcasts bring practical ideas, fresh perspectives, and honest conversations about leadership, culture, compliance, employee experience, and the future of work.

Recently, chime Workplace published a strong list of HR podcasts for people leaders. It included a mix of HR-specific programming along with broader leadership and workplace culture shows.

After reviewing the list, I thought it deserved one addition to round it out into a true “Top 10.”

Here are ten podcasts worth adding to your playlist this year.

1. WorkLife with Adam Grant

Hosted by organizational psychologist Adam Grant, this podcast explores motivation, burnout, feedback, communication, and workplace behavior through a research-backed lens. It is one of the strongest options for HR leaders looking to better understand how people think and work together.

2. HR Happy Hour

One of the longest-running podcasts in the HR space, HR Happy Hour covers workforce technology, leadership, recruiting, and future-of-work trends. The variety of guests and topics makes it valuable for both HR practitioners and executives.

3. Good Morning, HR

If compliance, employment law, and workplace policy are part of your world, this podcast deserves a spot on your list. Hosted by Mike Coffey, it balances legal developments with practical HR discussions. Many HR professionals also praise its consistency and relevance.

4. HR Besties

This podcast takes a more conversational and candid approach to HR challenges. Hosted by experienced HR professionals, it tackles employee relations, leadership frustrations, and modern workplace realities with humor and honesty.

5. People Managing People

Focused on leadership, organizational culture, and people operations, this podcast offers practical discussions for managers and HR teams navigating constant workplace change, including AI and evolving employee expectations.

6. Hidden Brain

While not technically an HR podcast, Hidden Brain examines human behavior, decision-making, communication, and bias. For HR professionals involved in leadership development, change management, or employee engagement, the insights are highly applicable.

7. The Talent Cast

Recruiting and employer branding continue to evolve quickly, and this podcast focuses specifically on how organizations attract and retain talent. It is especially useful for HR professionals supporting recruiting strategy and employment branding efforts.

8. HR & Payroll 2.0

As payroll, HR technology, and workforce operations become more integrated, this podcast offers valuable conversations about the systems and trends shaping people operations. It is particularly helpful for HR leaders managing both strategy and operations.

9. Inside the C-Suite

HR leaders are increasingly expected to think beyond HR alone. This podcast provides executive-level conversations about leadership, business strategy, and decision-making that can help HR professionals better understand the broader organizational picture.

10. Culture First

To round out the list, I would add Culture First, produced by Culture Amp. The podcast focuses heavily on employee experience, engagement, workplace culture, and leadership. It has also earned strong recommendations from HR professionals online and offers thoughtful conversations around building healthy, high-performing workplaces.

Do you have a favorite HR or leadership podcast? Email me at mcorrado@aseonline.org.