Honest HR is hosted by SHRM. They have published 179 episodes. The show covers business.

What has Honest HR covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Getting Value from Pharmacy Benefits in a High-Cost Era", "Your Offboarding Process Could Be Costing You", and "Talent Tug-of-War: The Pull Between Acquisition vs. Development". The latest went out on 29 Sep 2026 and ran about 42 minutes. These are from season 4. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does Honest HR publish?

Honest HR publishes every couple of weeks, a median of 14 days between episodes. Episodes average about 34 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 179 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on Honest HR?

For Honest HR, Booking Probability sits at 35/100, Listen Score at 32/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

Who should pitch Honest HR?

Honest HR covers hr strategy, employee engagement, employee experience, employee retention, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. The show carries an audience score of 6/100. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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Honest HR

Hosted by SHRM · business · EN-US · 179 episodes

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Honest HR is the go-to podcast for aspiring and informed HR professionals intent on transforming workplace challenges into golden opportunities. This podcast brings you insights, trends, and actionable advice through relatable stories from the REAL world of HR.

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Honest HR is a business podcast hosted by SHRM, with 179 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Episode #8
Getting Value from Pharmacy Benefits in a High-Cost Era
Sep 29, 202642 minS4
As pharmacy costs continue to rise, employers need a clearer understanding of what’s driving their prescription drug spending – and where there may be opportunities to manage costs more effectively. Eric Papp, vice president of employee benefits consulting, M.E. Wilson Insurance, and Eric Porter, vice president of sales, SmithRX, share what HR leaders should know about pharmacy costs, GLP-1s, biosimilars, employee communication, and getting more value from their benefits strategy.  This podcast is approved for .5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires October 1, 2027.  Subscribe to Honest HR to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz   ---  Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r 
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Episode #7
Your Offboarding Process Could Be Costing You
Sep 15, 202635 minS2
An employee’s experience doesn’t end on their last day Sarah Rodehorst, CEO and co-founder of Onwards HR, discusses how thoughtful offboarding can strengthen trust, reduce compliance risks, and reinforce an organization’s values — even during difficult departures.  Subscribe to Honest HR to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz   ---  Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r 
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Episode #6
Talent Tug-of-War: The Pull Between Acquisition vs. Development
Sep 1, 202640 minS4
Hiring can fill immediate skills gaps, but developing talent builds for the future. SHRM26 speakers Amy Jauman, HR director for the DNA Doe Project, and Amber Watts, chief everboarding officer at Radical GrowthWorks, explore how HR professionals can balance talent acquisition and employee development — and build a stronger talent strategy in the process. They discuss when to hire versus develop, what metrics can help leaders find the right balance, and how to make employee growth a strategic investment.   Subscribe to Honest HR to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz   ---  Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r 
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Episode #5
Money Problems Don’t Stay at Home
Aug 18, 202624 minS4
  Nearly three-quarters of U.S. workers experience financial stress, from worrying about unexpected expenses to navigating major life decisions — and those concerns don’t disappear during the workday. Explore new SHRM research on the state of employee financial wellness with Ragan Decker, director of commercial research at SHRM, and Kristen Koluch, retirement plan advisor at Raymond James. They discuss how financial wellness influences engagement, productivity, and retention — and why closing the gap between employee needs and employer support is becoming a business imperative.  Subscribe to Honest HR to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz   ---  Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r 
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No Script Required: How Improv Builds Better HR Leaders
Aug 4, 202636 min
HR rarely happens exactly as planned. From difficult conversations to organizational change, leaders need to think on their feet. Dave Collins, founder and CEO of Oak & Reeds, a training company that combines improv techniques with proven learning strategies to help organizations tackle communication and collaboration challenges, shares how improvisation can strengthen decision-making, build resilience, and help HR professionals navigate uncertainty with more confidence.  Subscribe to Honest HR to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz   ---  Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r 
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Guest Appearances

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David Cohen

Senior Manager of Education Programs in the Department of Anesthesiology, Interactive Advertising Bureau

Alex Alonso

SHRM’s Chief Knowledge Officer, SHRM

Sangeet Paul Choudary

bestselling author of Platform Revolution and Reshuffle, senior fellow at UC Berkeley, Platform Thinking Labs

Jerry Won

founder of Dear Asian Americans, Just Like Media

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Honest HR

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Honest HR?

About the host

Recent episodes

Getting Value from Pharmacy Benefits in a High-Cost Era

Your Offboarding Process Could Be Costing You

Talent Tug-of-War: The Pull Between Acquisition vs. Development

Money Problems Don’t Stay at Home

No Script Required: How Improv Builds Better HR Leaders

Guest Appearances

David Cohen

Alex Alonso

Sangeet Paul Choudary

Jerry Won

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Best industries to pitch Honest HR for

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Honest HR

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Honest HR?

About the host

Recent episodes

Getting Value from Pharmacy Benefits in a High-Cost Era

Your Offboarding Process Could Be Costing You

Talent Tug-of-War: The Pull Between Acquisition vs. Development

Money Problems Don’t Stay at Home

No Script Required: How Improv Builds Better HR Leaders

Guest Appearances

David Cohen

Alex Alonso

Sangeet Paul Choudary

Jerry Won

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Honest HR for

Podcasts like Honest HR

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