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Everybody Hates HR Podcast

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Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as keeping you up to date with news that affects your rights and sharing our hilarious (and sometimes unbelievable) HR stories! If you'd like us to anonymously answer your dilemma, drop us an email at dilemmas@everybodyhateshrpod.co.uk. Follow us! Instagram: EverybodyHatesHRPod TikTok: EverybodyHatesHRPod Twitter: evrybodyhatesHR Lola Instagram: @adultingbylola Twitter: @AdultingByLola Velisa Instagram:@velz__x
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Episodes

Episode 118 - 2 Weeks Paternity Leave Is Actually Crazy!

Welcome to Episode 118 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as keeping you up to date with news that affects your rights and sharing our hilarious (and sometimes unbelievable) HR stories! If you'd like us to anonymously answer your dilemma,...

Jun 30, 202538 minEp. 118

Episode 117 - £30k For Being Compared to Darth Vader!

Welcome to Episode 117 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as keeping you up to date with news that affects your rights and sharing our hilarious (and sometimes unbelievable) HR stories! If you'd like us to anonymously answer your dilemma,...

Jun 25, 202533 minEp. 117

Episode 116 - Solicitor Fired For Working 3 Jobs At The Same Time!

Welcome to Episode 116 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as keeping you up to date with news that affects your rights and sharing our hilarious (and sometimes unbelievable) HR stories! If you'd like us to anonymously answer your dilemma,...

Jun 16, 202530 minEp. 116

Episode 115 - The NHS Could Lose 30,000 Jobs!

Welcome to Episode 115 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as keeping you up to date with news that affects your rights and sharing our hilarious (and sometimes unbelievable) HR stories! If you'd like us to anonymously answer your dilemma,...

Jun 09, 202536 minEp. 110

BONUS EPISODE: Employment Law Update Webinar (May 2025)

Welcome to the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. In this special bonus episode of the Everybody Hates HR podcast, we bring you a recent Employment Law Update with Nadine Simpson-Ataha and Yasmine Kasmi of Simmons & Simmons. Recorded live, this session covers the latest legal developments that HR professionals need to know— from the evolving definition of biological sex and its workplace implications, to the use of AI at work, new EU pay transparency rules, and key updates on the Employment Rights B...

Jun 05, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 1

EMPLOYMENT LAW WEBINAR: RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW

RESERVE YOUR PLACE HERE : https://www.everybodyhateshrpod.co.uk/event-details-registration/employment-law-update-may-2025 Join us for an essential employment law update, featuring employment lawyers from Simmons & Simmons. This session will cover the latest legal developments that every HR professional needs to know. Key discussion points include: The Impact of Biological Sex : A look at the latest from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) on the legal definition of biological sex...

May 12, 20252 min

Episode 114 - 2,000 Applications and Still No Job!

Welcome to Episode 114 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as keeping you up to date with news that affects your rights and sharing our hilarious (and sometimes unbelievable) HR stories! If you'd like us to anonymously answer your dilemma,...

May 06, 202539 minEp. 114

Episode 113 - Solicitor Personally Fined £30k For Bullying Coworkers

Welcome to Episode 113 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. In this episode: Is fear of the evil eye holding us back Is there a black owned business problem? Police officer wins £25k after being described as menacing Solicitor fined £30k for inappropriate behaviour Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to your work...

Apr 28, 202552 minEp. 113

Episode 112 - LinkedIn Is Getting Out of Hand!

Welcome to Episode 112 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. In this episode: Inappropriate LinkedIn Posts Are glassdoor reviews trustworthy Digital agency fires employee to avoid giving promised payrise Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as keeping you up to date with news t...

Apr 21, 202531 minEp. 83

Episode 111- I was on £3.85 ph, New Minimum Wage is Not That Bad!

Welcome to Episode 111 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast.In this episode we discuss : -Changes to Employment Law -Minimum Wage (UK vs London) - New Parental Rights -Statutory Sick Py Changes PLUS MORE ! Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses.We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as keeping you up to date with news ...

Apr 14, 202538 min

Episode 110- Senior Management Always Get to Settle !

Welcome to Episode 110 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast.In this episode we discuss : -Leaders not be being willing to have difficult conversations-Working for High Performing Organisations -What to do if offered a settlementPLUS More! Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses.We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as ...

Apr 07, 202548 min

Episode 109-Nurse Wins £41K After Being Left Out of Tea Round !

Welcome to Episode 109 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast.In this episode we discuss : Fitness influencer comes under fire for non-inclusive women's only gym Nurse Wins 41k after being left out of tea round Employees want to be paid weekly instead of monthly Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses.We'll be responding to your work relate...

Apr 01, 202544 min

Episode 108- I Got Called The Wrong Name At Work And Won My Case!

Welcome to Episode 108 of the ⁠⁠⁠#EverybodyHatesHR⁠⁠⁠ Podcast.In this episode we discuss : -Mulan's Hair Fiasco -Land Rover Jaguar lost a case where a manager mixed up to colleagues based on race -Personal experiences of being called the wrong name at work -Dilemma PLUS more!Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses.We'll be responding ...

Mar 24, 202546 min

Episode 107 - You can do the same job in America and earn 3 times more!

Welcome to Episode 107 of the ⁠⁠#EverybodyHatesHR⁠⁠ Podcast. In this episode we discuss : -Sexual Harassment at ITV - US and UK Salary are worlds a part! -NHS Case -Receptionist wins 19K PLUS more! Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses.We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as keeping you up to date with news that...

Mar 17, 202540 min

Episode 106- I Do Not Want To Share A Changing Room With a Transgender Woman!

Welcome to Episode 106 of the ⁠#EverybodyHatesHR⁠ Podcast.In this episode we discuss : -Tribunal Case -Dilemma -Parents and Careers -JP Morgan PLUS more! Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses.We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as keeping you up to date with news that affects your rights and sharing our hilario...

Mar 10, 202547 min

Episode 105- Stop Acting Up When You Are Put On A P.I.P

Welcome to Episode 105 of the ⁠#EverybodyHatesHR⁠ Podcast.In this episode we discuss : In this weeks episode we discuss the removal of DEI from companies, the ups and downs of a P.I.P (Performance Improvement plan) , a dilemma PLUS MORE!Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses.We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well a...

Mar 04, 202558 min

Episode 104 - Blowing A Kiss Is Not Sexual Harrassment

Welcome to Episode 104 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as keeping you up to date with news that affects your rights and sharing our hilarious (and sometimes unbelievable) HR stories! If you'd like us to anonymously answer your dilemma,...

Feb 20, 202536 minEp. 104

Episode 103 - Is the Love of Your Life in Your Office?

Welcome to Episode 103 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. In this episode we discuss all things to do with love at work to celebrate Valentine’s day. Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as keeping you up to date with news that affects your rights and sharing our hilarious (...

Feb 10, 202540 minEp. 103

Episode 102 - 18 Year Old Wins £30k After Being Told She Can't Wear Trainers To Work

Welcome to Episode 102 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. In this episode we discuss : - Bereavement of a colleague at work - Proposal to improve time off for pregnancy loss - 18 year old wins £30k for age discrimination Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as keeping you up...

Feb 06, 202549 minEp. 102

Episode 101 - I Didn't Have Anywhere To Pump For My Baby At Work

Welcome to Episode 101 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. In this episode we discuss : - US TikTok Ban - UnitedHealthcare Assassination - NHS employee wins case for noting being provided somewhere to express breastmilk after maternity Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as ...

Jan 28, 202554 minEp. 47

Episode 100 - We Did It, Joe!

Welcome to Episode 100 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. In this episode we celebrate reaching the 100 episode milestone and reflect on our learnings so far! Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as keeping you up to date with news that affects your rights and sharing our hi...

Dec 23, 202440 minEp. 100

Episode 99 - We Listen And We Don't Judge

Welcome to Episode 99 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. In this episode we have fun with the viral "we listen and we don't judge trend". Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as keeping you up to date with news that affects your rights and sharing our hilarious (and sometime...

Dec 16, 202449 min

Episode 98 - The Vulnerable Episode

Welcome to Episode 98 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. In this episode we discuss : Both Lola and Velisa have been going through their own personal journeys over the past few months and wanted to share with their listeners what has been going on! A very special episode. Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to ...

Dec 09, 202437 minEp. 98

Episode 97- Doughnut Time's PR is in the Pits!

Welcome to Episode 97 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. In this episode we discuss : -The Misconduct surrounding Greg Wallace -Feyi Flowers and Doughnut time CEO -The Rise in Discrimination of Women in the Workplace Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as keeping you up to ...

Dec 02, 202440 min

Episode 96- Being a Full-Time Working Mum is the Ghetto!

Welcome to Episode 96 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. In this episode we have 2 special guests Benedicte (@MrsDosathome) and Tinuke (@Tinukeawe) join us to talk about the ups and downs of being a working mum! Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as keeping you up to date ...

Nov 24, 202459 min

Episode 95 - I Think You Only Need 45K to Live Nice in London!

Welcome to Episode 95 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. In this episode: - The Budget - UK Salaries and how how miserable they are - Tribunal Case PLUS MORE! Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as keeping you up to date with news that affects your rights and sharing our hi...

Nov 20, 202441 minEp. 95

Episode 94 - Offering "O" Breaks as a Perk Is Taking It Too Far!

Welcome to Episode 94 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. In this episode: - Company offers orgasm break to employees - Elon Musk says working from home is immoral - Hello Fresh fires employees in fives - The lazy girl job Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as keeping you u...

Nov 15, 202444 minEp. 97

Episode 93 - I Lost A Job Because of A Bad Reference!

Welcome to Episode 93 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. In this episode: - Kemi Badenoch as first black leader of a major UK political party - Getting fired for a bad reference - LSEG employee fired for racist conduct outside of work Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as ...

Nov 07, 202447 minEp. 91

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Episode 13 - How Did We Get Into HR (re-release)

Welcome to the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. This week we're taking a trip down memory lane back to Episode 13 where we discussed how we got into HR. Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to your work related dilemmas as well as keeping you up to date with news that affects your rights and sharing our hilarious (an...

Oct 30, 20241 hr 9 min

Episode 92 - My Job Wants Me Back In The Office 5 Days A Week, HELP! (Ft. Working On It Podcast)

Welcome to Episode 92 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast. This week we're joined by Molly and Lauren from Working On It Podcast and we're answering some listener dilemmas. You can listen to the Working On it Podcast on all major listening platforms and on YouTube. Everybody Hates HR is a HR podcast with some seasoning. We're a couple of less conventional people (HR) professionals on a mission to bring practical and relatable work(ish) related content to the masses. We'll be responding to your work...

Oct 23, 202451 minEp. 92
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