Podcasts have become impossible to imagine life without. Where they were slowly gaining popularity in 2020, by 2025 they’re fully integrated into both your hobbies and your work. There’s something out there for every sector: from sport and entrepreneurship to human resource management. Are you looking for an HR podcast packed with inspiration for your favourite field? Then you’re in the right place.
In the ever-changing world of HR, podcasts help you stay up to date. They offer:
- Valuable insights
- Ground-breaking business models
- Start-up stories
- Practical tips
- Diverse HR topics
- Personal development
HR experts share their experiences with employer branding, standing out as an employer and the tight labour market. You’ll hear inspiring examples of HR solutions, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how professionals deal with HR matters, management and implementing effective HR policies. You’ll also discover how to reach your goals, optimise processes and organise your work even smarter.
Whether you’re working on onboarding new employees, improving existing processes or developing new skills: HR podcasts offer concrete strategies that you can apply directly within your organisation.
We’ve listed the 7 most inspiring podcasts about HR and entrepreneurship for you. HR podcasts you shouldn’t miss as an HR manager, covering topics from HR technology to onboarding employees.
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Confetti at Work: The HR podcast by HoorayHR
In Confetti at Work, the HR podcast by HoorayHR, we talk to HR professionals and experts to inspire you in the field of HR. Every other week, a new episode becomes available in which host Theo Schroen, co-founder & CEO of HoorayHR, sits down with guests and shares practical tips and insights with you. This way, you’re always up to date with the latest trends in HR, growth, onboarding, absence management and countless other HR topics.
Confetti at Work is available to watch and listen to via our website, Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts.
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The HR podcast
Every other week, The HR Podcast releases an inspiring episode focused on innovations and trends in human resource management. When you listen to this podcast, you’ll always know what’s happening in HR, the current labour market and how to respond to it. Topics covered by The HR Podcast include: absence management, entrepreneurship, employer branding, the state of HR, and specific subjects such as staff shortages in a tight labour market. This keeps you up to date with the latest developments and shows you exactly how to attract and retain the right people within your organisation.
Curious? Listen to the podcast via the website or on Spotify.
Groeivoer, the podcast for entrepreneurs
Groeivoer, hosted by Gerhard te Velde, is one of the best podcasts for entrepreneurs. This podcast is also highly relevant for HR professionals. In this podcast series, each guest shares stories from their own field.
In this podcast, host Gerhard te Velde talks with entrepreneurs, experts and leaders to share weekly insights on growth, leadership, culture and HR issues. For HR managers, Groeivoer is valuable because it offers practical tools for talent development, organisational growth and strengthening teams.
The podcast is available to watch and listen to via Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and other podcast platforms.
Zigzag HR podcast
Zigzag HR podcast is an initiative by Lesley Arens. Zigzag is a Belgian HR community where you can find all kinds of information about HR developments. From creating a safe working environment to implementing effective prevention policies. In the Zigzag HR podcast, Lesley Arens talks with HR professionals and discusses compelling examples from the current labour market. You’ll learn more about HR and discover innovative elements to help you move forward. Topics such as training, development and recruitment are also covered in depth. In our view, it’s a great HR podcast that motivates and inspires, with a strong focus on HR solutions.
Listen to this HR podcast via Spotify or watch the podcast on YouTube
This HR podcast is an initiative by ZigzagHR.
People Power HR Podcast
If you’re interested in the power of people within organisations, the People Power Podcast is definitely for you! This weekly podcast covers themes such as leadership, employer branding, major digital transformation, ground-breaking innovations, job satisfaction, the current labour market, sustainable employability and inclusion. Each week, they discuss new practical examples from entrepreneurs, the latest research and share smart tips. Topics such as responsible HR policies, strategic management and the importance of continuous learning are also covered. The podcast offers insights that help you develop effective HR policies and achieve strategic goals within organisations.
Listen to the latest episode now via their website.
The Work Professor
Wendy van Ierschot, Founder and CEO of VIE People (interim HR professionals), has a great podcast featuring recent scientific insights into human behaviour. We actually know a lot about human behaviour, but we hardly use this knowledge in the workplace or within HR. A missed opportunity! In the MT Sprout HR podcast The Work Professor, Wendy discusses how you can apply these insights directly in practice through a dialogue between an expert and an entrepreneur. They explore HR and economic challenges, disruptive digital transformation and how to recognise financial stress.
Listen to the podcast here via MT Sprout or on Spotify.
The HR podcast ‘The Work Professor’ is an initiative by VIE People and MT Sprout.
#Worktrends podcast
#WorkTrends consists of a podcast and Twitter account hosted by Meghan M Biro. Meghan interviews various HR experts, asking what inspires them and what changes they’re experiencing in the market. Through #WorkTrends, you’ll learn a lot about trends and developments in HR and hear a wide range of expert perspectives. The Twitter account also makes the platform interactive, allowing listeners’ opinions to be shared and discussed.
You can listen to this HR podcast on Spotify, among other platforms.
