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The morning commute has long been the setting for HR professionals to listen to their favourite podcasts, helping them get into the right headspace for the day ahead. While COVID-19 is disrupting this routine, it shouldn’t stop you from getting your insight fix before you start work, wherever that may be.

Handpicked by our Tandem Partners team, these pods are not only entertaining but provide a wealth of knowledge on all things HR. Featuring expert guests and focusing on a variety of niche topics, everything you have ever wanted to know about the industry will be found in the resources below. Prepare to get inspired! 

Career Advice

Starting Somewhere

If you are just about to enter the world of work or are searching for an internship in your chosen field, this is the podcast for you. Produced and created by students at The University of Melbourne, Starting Somewhere is a must-listen for graduates and entry-level job seekers, offering gives great insights into starting out in your career. Many episodes also feature our lovely Managing Consultant, Rebecca Ashton, who was a speaker on the show. Rebecca’s own successful career in Recruitment and positive attitude to work is a shining example of how the tips in this podcast truly work!

HR Insights

HR Happy Hour

A happy hour like no other – join host Steve Boese and his notable guests on this popular pod to discover a wide range of valuable advice and insights relating to human resources. HR Happy Hour is the top downloaded and longest running HR podcast, and focuses on workplace topics and issues such as talent management, leadership and recruiting, in a fun and lively manner.

DriveThruHR 

These bite-sized, 30-minute podcasts are the perfect way to occupy your lunch break. With 300 episodes already available for download, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Each episode features a guest speaker discussing everything from HR technology to organisational culture and strategic HR – that’s 300 experienced HR professionals to learn from!

HR Works 

Unfortunately, in today’s society, the workplace is often riddled with pressure and we face an epidemic of increasing stress at work. In addition to episodes on key industry issues, this pod breaks the taboo of mental-health issues and focuses on the importance of well-being at work by covering important topics such as ‘The Importance of Stress Resilience in the Workplace’ and ‘Suicide Prevention—An Overlooked but Crucial Workplace Wellness Initiative.’ 

Nine to Thrive HR

This fascinating podcast offers a modern and ‘fresh’ perspective on all fields in HR. Guest speakers include top HR professionals and practitioners from Fortune 1000 companies, discussing everything from engagement and talent acquisition to diversity and digital transformation. Whatever human capital issues you face, you’ll find what you need to thrive in your HR career. 

Hire Up Podcast

Hire Up features a panel of HR experts that discuss all aspects of HR in a fun and conversational manner. The show’s host, John Beck, leads educational conversations on a wide range of HR topics and explains how to transform the mindsets of both yourself and your teams to be the best you can possibly be.

Best of Breed Group Podcast

Both entertaining and informative, this podcast from Best of Breed Group (BoB) is packed full of great insights covering a diverse array of HR topics, and shares the perspectives of seasoned professionals from across the HR industry. If you’re looking for content that is relatable, completely local, future-oriented and doesn’t take itself too seriously, this podcast is for you.

Recruitment

Hiring on All Cylinders

On the hunt for a podcast that focuses on the world of Recruitment? Look no further. Each weekly episode hosts expert guests who share the lessons and perspectives gained from their own experiences of hiring quality talent.

Small Business

Human Resources for Small Business

This is a specialised podcast that helps small businesses thrive. No episode is the same, with each one exploring a different area of HR, from business strategy to legal updates, and even book reviews! This really is the ‘ultimate resource’ for small business owners and HR professionals. 

Overall, podcasts are a great way to get your fix of the latest in HR thinking and learn from the experiences of experts in your industry - especially when facing uncertainties.

For more advice and support with finding your next HR job in Melbourne or Sydney, get in touch with our team.