Everybody Hates HR Podcast

Episode 132 - 20 Year In Prison For Trying To Kill Her Manager! 27.01.2026 52min

Welcome to Episode 132 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, drop us an email at dilemmas@everybodyhateshrpod.co.uk.Follow us!Instagram: @EverybodyHatesHRPodTwitter: @EvrybodyHatesHRTikTok: @EverybodyHatesHRPodLolaInstagram: @adultingbylolaTwitter: @AdultingByLolaTikTok: @adultingbylolaVelisaInstagram: @thehausofhrTikTok: @thehausofhrIf you need HR or Recruitment Support. Get in touch with Lola at www.alchemy-hr.co.uk

Episode 131 - Happy New Year! 19.01.2026 48min

Welcome to Episode 131 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast.In this episode, we’re catching up on what’s been going on since we started our break in November.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: @EverybodyHatesHRPodTwitter: @EvrybodyHatesHRTikTok: @EverybodyHatesHRPodLolaInstagram: @adultingbylolaTwitter: @AdultingByLolaTikTok: @adultingbylolaVelisaInstagram: @thehausofhrTikTok: @thehausofhr

Episode 130 - Government Workers Given A Manual On What They Can't Say Anymore 05.11.2025 44min

Welcome to Episode 130 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast.This episode is sponsored by Teamflect!Learn more about Teamflect and try it for free here: https://bit.ly/4nboGE5In this episode:Transgender Royal Mail worker wins discrimination caseGovernment worker given manual on what they can’t say anymoreDentons create new policy supporting employees experiencing domestic abuse 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: @EverybodyHatesHRPodTwitter: @EvrybodyHatesHRTikTok: @EverybodyHatesHRPodLolaInstagram: @adultingbylolaTwitter: @AdultingByLolaTikTok: @adultingbylolaVelisaInstagram: @thehausofhrTikTok: @thehausofhrUse Code “EHHR5” to get 5% off CIPD & PRINCE2 courses with DPG until 30 November 2025. Visit the link below for more information!https://dpglearn.co.uk/lp/ehhr/

Episode 129 - Are Employee Surveys Really Anonymous? 29.10.2025 46min

Welcome to Episode 129 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast.This episode is sponsored by Teamflect!Learn more about Teamflect and try it for free here: https://bit.ly/4n9nBMWIn this episode:Are employee surveys anonymousSick days being used as annual leaveMore TikTokers recording content at workEverybody 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: @EverybodyHatesHRPodTwitter: @EvrybodyHatesHRTikTok: @EverybodyHatesHRPodLolaInstagram: @adultingbylolaTwitter: @AdultingByLolaTikTok: @adultingbylolaVelisaInstagram: @thehausofhrTikTok: @thehausofhrUse Code “EHHR5” to get 5% off CIPD & PRINCE2 courses with DPG until 30 November 2025. Visit the link below for more information!https://dpglearn.co.uk/lp/ehhr/

Episode 128 - Non-Corporate Corporate Ice-Breakers! 21.10.2025 46min

Welcome to Episode 128 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast.This episode is sponsored by Teamflect!Learn more about Teamflect and try it for free here: https://bit.ly/4mo5odk ⁠In this episode, we are doing some non-corporate icebreakers.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: @EverybodyHatesHRPodTwitter: @EvrybodyHatesHRTikTok: @EverybodyHatesHRPodLolaInstagram: @adultingbylolaTwitter: @AdultingByLolaTikTok: @adultingbylolaVelisaInstagram: @thehausofhrTikTok: @thehausofhrUse Code “EHHR5” to get 5% off CIPD & PRINCE2 courses with DPG until 30 November 2025. Visit the link below for more information!https://dpglearn.co.uk/lp/ehhr/

Episode 127 - Employees Are Winning At Tribunal But Not Being Paid! 13.10.2025 43min

Welcome to Episode 127 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast.This episode is sponsored by Teamflect!Learn more about Teamflect and try it for free here: https://bit.ly/4mmmhoQIn this episode:- We did MBTI personality profiles- Are employment tribunal fees coming back- Companies closing down before paying tribunal damagesEverybody 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: @EverybodyHatesHRPodTwitter: @EvrybodyHatesHRTikTok: @EverybodyHatesHRPodLolaInstagram: @adultingbylolaTwitter: @AdultingByLolaTikTok: @adultingbylolaVelisaInstagram: @thehausofhrTikTok: @thehausofhrUse Code “EHHR5” to get 5% off CIPD & PRINCE2 courses with DPG until 30 November 2025. Visit the link below for more information!https://dpglearn.co.uk/lp/ehhr/

Episode 126 - Employees Are Job Hugging and Quiet Cracking! 06.10.2025 39min

Welcome to Episode 126 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast.This episode is sponsored by Teamflect!Learn more about Teamflect and try it for free here: ⁠https://bit.ly/4nFvQ3sIn this episode:- Lloyds Banking Group putting 3,000 employees on a PIP- It's not the time to leave your job- AA loses case after firing autistic employee who threaten colleagues- We need to stop bringing work issues to TikToEverybody 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: @EverybodyHatesHRPodTwitter: @EvrybodyHatesHRTikTok: @EverybodyHatesHRPodLolaInstagram: @adultingbylolaTwitter: @AdultingByLolaTikTok: @adultingbylolaVelisaInstagram: @thehausofhrTikTok: @thehausofhrUse Code “EHHR5” to get 5% off CIPD & PRINCE2 courses with DPG until 30 November 2025. Visit the link below for more information!https://dpglearn.co.uk/lp/ehhr/

Episode 125 - Is It Really That Wrong To Secretly Work Two Jobs At The Same Time? 30.09.2025 38min

Welcome to Episode 125 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast.This episode is sponsored by Teamflect!Learn more about Teamflect and try it for free here: https://bit.ly/3K8ZX4Q In this episode:Is working two jobs at the same time wrong?Fired for shopping online at workEmployees finding it hard to switch off on annual leaveEverybody 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: @EverybodyHatesHRPodTwitter: @EvrybodyHatesHRTikTok: @EverybodyHatesHRPodLolaInstagram: @adultingbylolaTwitter: @AdultingByLolaTikTok: @adultingbylolaVelisaInstagram: @thehausofhrTikTok: @thehausofhrUse Code “EHHR5” to get 5% off CIPD & PRINCE2 courses with DPG until 30 November 2025. Visit the link below for more information!https://dpglearn.co.uk/lp/ehhr/

Episode 124 - Will Gen Z Make Good Managers? 22.09.2025 45min

Welcome to Episode 124 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast.This episode is sponsored by Teamflect!Learn more about Teamflect and try it for free here: https://bit.ly/46uSfcP In this episode:Will Gen Z make good managersFeeling harassed by what you overhear at workJudge rules culture fit is a valid reason to pick one candidate over anotherHow involved should employers be as it relates to wellbeingEverybody 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: @EverybodyHatesHRPodTwitter: @EvrybodyHatesHRTikTok: @EverybodyHatesHRPodLolaInstagram: @adultingbylolaTwitter: @AdultingByLolaTikTok: @adultingbylolaVelisaInstagram: @thehausofhrTikTok: @thehausofhrUse Code “EHHR5” to get 5% off CIPD & PRINCE2 courses with DPG until 30 November 2025. Visit the link below for more information!https://dpglearn.co.uk/lp/ehhr/

Episode 123 - Should Founders Be The Face of Their Brands? 15.09.2025 44min

Welcome to Episode 123 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast.This episode is sponsored by Teamflect!Learn more about Teamflect and try it for free here: https://bit.ly/46K3Zt5 In this episode:NYC podcast dragged for offering $55k jobShould founders be the face of their brand?Employee unfairly dismissed for making Michael Jackson noisesEverybody 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: @EverybodyHatesHRPodTwitter: @EvrybodyHatesHRTikTok: @EverybodyHatesHRPodLolaInstagram: @adultingbylolaTwitter: @AdultingByLolaTikTok: @adultingbylolaVelisaInstagram: @thehausofhrTikTok: @thehausofhrUse Code “EHHR5” to get 5% off CIPD & PRINCE2 courses with DPG until 30 November 2025. Visit the link below for more information!https://dpglearn.co.uk/lp/ehhr/

Episode 122 - I'm Not Interviewing With AI - Keep Your Job! 10.09.2025 39min

Welcome to Episode 122 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast.In this episode:Revolut’s 7 stage interview processGraduate Recruitment SeasonAngela Rayner resignsEverybody 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: @EverybodyHatesHRPodTwitter: @EvrybodyHatesHRTikTok: @EverybodyHatesHRPodLolaInstagram: @adultingbylolaTwitter: @AdultingByLolaTikTok: @adultingbylolaVelisaInstagram: @thehausofhrTikTok: @thehausofhrUse Code “EHHR5” to get 5% off CIPD & PRINCE2 courses with DPG until 30 November 2025. Visit the link below for more information!https://dpglearn.co.uk/lp/ehhr/

Episode 121 - September Reset & Our Study Plans 01.09.2025 38min

Welcome to Episode 121 of the #EverybodyHatesHR Podcast.Use Code “EHHR5” to get 5% off CIPD & PRINCE2 courses with DPG until 30 November 2025. Visit the link below for more information!https://dpglearn.co.uk/lp/ehhr/In this episode:- Study we have done to grow our career- Study we hope to do in the future- BA employee unfairly dismissed after 38 years serviceEverybody 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: @EverybodyHatesHRPodTwitter: @EvrybodyHatesHRTikTok: @EverybodyHatesHRPodLolaInstagram: @adultingbylolaTwitter: @AdultingByLolaTikTok: @adultingbylolaVelisaInstagram: @thehausofhrTikTok: @thehausofhr

Episode 120 - Learning Workplace Norms As An Immigrant Must Be So Hard! 26.08.2025 44min

Welcome to Episode 120 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, drop us an email at dilemmas@everybodyhateshrpod.co.uk.Follow us!Instagram: @EverybodyHatesHRPodTwitter: @EvrybodyHatesHRTikTok: @EverybodyHatesHRPodLolaInstagram: @adultingbylolaTwitter: @AdultingByLolaTikTok: @adultingbylolaVelisaInstagram: @thehausofhrTikTok: @thehausofhr

Episode 119 - The Cheating Coldplay CEO & CPO Will Go Down In History! 18.08.2025 40min

Welcome to Episode 119 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.In this episode The Coldplay CEOHeathrow employee fired after 20 years service wins caseRachel Reeves crying in parliamentGB News employee takes them to tribunal for discrimination 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: @EverybodyHatesHRPodTwitter: @EvrybodyHatesHRTikTok: @EverybodyHatesHRPodLolaInstagram: @adultingbylolaTwitter: @AdultingByLolaTikTok: @adultingbylolaVelisaInstagram: @thehausofhrTikTok: @thehausofhr

Episode 118 - 2 Weeks Paternity Leave Is Actually Crazy! 30.06.2025 38min

Had some sound issues this week. Will be back to regular quality by next week. Apologies!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, drop us an email at dilemmas@everybodyhateshrpod.co.uk.Follow us!Instagram: @EverybodyHatesHRPodTwitter: @EvrybodyHatesHRTikTok: @EverybodyHatesHRPodLolaInstagram: @adultingbylolaTwitter: @AdultingByLolaTikTok: @adultingbylolaVelisaInstagram:@velz__xTikTok: @Velz17

Episode 117 - £30k For Being Compared to Darth Vader! 25.06.2025 32min

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, drop us an email at dilemmas@everybodyhateshrpod.co.uk.Follow us!Instagram: @EverybodyHatesHRPodTwitter: @EvrybodyHatesHRTikTok: @EverybodyHatesHRPodLolaInstagram: @adultingbylolaTwitter: @AdultingByLolaTikTok: @adultingbylolaVelisaInstagram:@velz__xTikTok: @Velz17

Episode 116 - Solicitor Fired For Working 3 Jobs At The Same Time! 16.06.2025 29min

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, drop us an email at dilemmas@everybodyhateshrpod.co.uk.Follow us!Instagram: @EverybodyHatesHRPodTwitter: @EvrybodyHatesHRTikTok: @EverybodyHatesHRPodLolaInstagram: @adultingbylolaTwitter: @AdultingByLolaTikTok: @adultingbylolaVelisaInstagram:@velz__xTikTok: @Velz17

Episode 115 - The NHS Could Lose 30,000 Jobs! 09.06.2025 36min

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, drop us an email at dilemmas@everybodyhateshrpod.co.uk.Follow us!Instagram: @EverybodyHatesHRPodTwitter: @EvrybodyHatesHRTikTok: @EverybodyHatesHRPodLolaInstagram: @adultingbylolaTwitter: @AdultingByLolaTikTok: @adultingbylolaVelisaInstagram:@velz__xTikTok: @velz17

BONUS EPISODE: Employment Law Update Webinar (May 2025) 05.06.2025 52min

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 Bill.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: @EverybodyHatesHRPodTwitter: @EvrybodyHatesHRTikTok: @EverybodyHatesHRPodLolaInstagram: @adultingbylolaTikTok: @adultingbylolaVelisaInstagram:@velz__xTikTok: @velz17

EMPLOYMENT LAW WEBINAR: RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW 12.05.2025 1min

RESERVE YOUR PLACE HERE : https://www.everybodyhateshrpod.co.uk/event-details-registration/employment-law-update-may-2025Join 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, what it means for your business today, and what changes to expect in the coming months.AI in the Workplace: An overview of the 'need-to-knows' if AI is being used in your businessPay Transparency in the EU: Insight into the upcoming EU regulations on pay transparency, including three key requirementsThe Employment Rights Bill: A discussion on the progress of the Employment Rights Bill, focusing on the introduction of day-one unfair dismissal rights and the increased costs of failing to collectively consult.