Honest HR
Honest HR, published by SHRM, covers workplace challenges, talent acquisition, benefits, leadership and HR compliance through interviews and stories from working HR professionals. The show has 180 episodes released about every 14 days, typically around 35 to 45 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Reach working HR professionals through a SHRM-published show with a 4.4 Apple rating
- Published by SHRM, a recognized HR professional body, with 180 episodes since 2018
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 205 ratings, with 144 five-star reviews
- Episodes run about 35 minutes on a fortnightly schedule, giving sustained listener attention
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, solo monologue
- Tone
- practical, professional
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 30 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover workplace, benefits and compliance topics with no sensitive content flagged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | honest-hr.simplecast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1402680092 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/honest-hr |
Benchmark score: 70 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Early Lessons Gen Alpha Is Teaching HR | 2026-10-13 | 36 min |
| Getting Value from Pharmacy Benefits in a High-Cost Era | 2026-09-29 | 43 min |
| Your Offboarding Process Could Be Costing You | 2026-09-15 | 36 min |
| Talent Tug-of-War: The Pull Between Acquisition vs. Development | 2026-09-01 | 40 min |
| Money Problems Don’t Stay at Home | 2026-08-18 | 25 min |
| No Script Required: How Improv Builds Better HR Leaders | 2026-08-04 | 35 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
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.
About Honest HR
Honest HR is a podcast published by SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, covering workplace challenges, talent acquisition, employee benefits, leadership and HR compliance. Episodes combine interviews and practical stories from the HR field, as described in the show's feed and on Apple Podcasts.
The show has released 180 episodes since June 2018 on a schedule of roughly every two weeks, with a typical episode length of 30 to 45 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists a 4.4 average rating from 205 ratings, with 144 five-star reviews. The show is hosted on Megaphone.
Listeners are likely HR professionals, recruiters and people managers, though this is estimated rather than measured. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed. A host-read mid-roll would be estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, which suits HR technology, benefits and training brands seeking a professional audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Honest HR can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Honest HR
How much does Honest HR charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms.
What is Honest HR about?
Honest HR is a SHRM-published podcast about HR practice, covering hiring, benefits, compliance, leadership and workplace culture through interviews and practical stories.
How do I contact Honest HR about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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