You got into HR because you care about people. But instead of shaping strategy, you're bogged down in spreadsheets and tedious admin work.
How do you break out of the day-to-day grind to become a true business partner? How do you drive real impact?
Welcome to I'm Telling HR, the go-to podcast for ambitious HR pros looking to shake up the status quo and fast-track their careers, brought to you by Rippling. We bring you candid conversations with industry leaders packed with actionable advice on what it actually takes to succeed in HR today.
From employee retention to the future of work, we cover everything nobody told you about HR. Join thousands of forward-thinking HR professionals and start leading the way.
Join Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek and founder & creator of “I Hate It Here”, the community helping thousands of HR leaders reclaim their voice as she shares how HR leaders can move from firefighting to shaping the future of work.
2 Dec 2025
The Death of Manual: How Liquid Death Automated HR on Rippling
Join Lance Blair, Liquid Death’s Senior Global Benefits & Employee Engagement Manager and Rippling’s 2025 Compliance Champion, as he shares how his team buried spreadsheets, banished SaaD systems, and brought HR back from the dead — all with Rippling’s automation and unified platform.
30 Sept 2025
Why Human Value Is the Ultimate Differentiator
Josh Bersin has spent nearly three decades studying the future of work, and his message is clear: HR is no longer about compliance. It’s the strategic backbone of every company. As AI transforms roles and creates “super workers,” the value of human capital has never been higher. Now, you can hear exactly how HR leaders can rise to meet this moment. Join Josh Bersin, world-renowned industry analyst, author, and educator, and Vanessa Kahkesh, HR Content Lead at Rippling, for an inside look at the skills, strategies, and mindsets shaping the next era of work.
16 Sept 2025
How Forbes Advisor Transformed Their Global HR in 8 Weeks
Paige Erickson knows what HR chaos looks like: five payroll systems, scattered data, and endless spreadsheets. When acquisitions pushed Forbes Advisor to the brink, she led a bold shift to Rippling, transforming their HR strategy into a streamlined global system employees actually enjoy. Now, you can hear exactly how she made it happen. Join Paige Erickson, Senior Director of HR at Forbes Advisor, and Vanessa Kahkesh, HR Content Lead at Rippling, for a real-world playbook for transforming global HR from scattered systems into one seamless experience.
22 Aug 2025
How Liquid Death Pulled off their HR Systems Switch
Liquid Death built an iconic $1.4B brand by breaking the rules—and they did the same with HR. Instead of settling for a broken system, they scrapped it and went all-in on one that actually works. Now, you can hear exactly how they did it. Join Alice Young, VP of People & Culture at Liquid Death, and Vanessa Kahkesh, HR Content Lead at Rippling, for a behind-the-scenes look at how they executed a seamless, scalable HR transformation.
5 Aug 2025
The New People Strategy: Building Teams That Can Adapt
Julie Barker, CEO of Cultivate Talent and veteran HR leader with 20 years of experience, reveals how to build a future-ready people strategy in an AI-driven world. Drawing from her work across startups and global orgs, Julie shares practical ways to evolve roles, close talent gaps, and bring intentionality to every headcount decision. This episode offers clear, real-world advice to help HR leaders stay aligned, uncover under-leveraged talent, and ensure their orgs are built to adapt. Tune in to learn how to lead with impact, and not get left behind.
24 Jul 2025
The Strategic Reorg: Leading 700+ People Through Change Without Wrecking Culture
This episode features Part 2 of a conversation with Bukky Osifeso, founder of TAG HR Consulting. In Part 2, Bukky walks us through what it really takes to lead a massive global reorg—with over 700 employees across APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and the U.S. She shares how she shifted power from headquarters to local leaders, designed an operating model that enabled true autonomy, and kept people at the center even as reporting lines and job scopes evolved. From surfacing unspoken fears in “safety net chats” to building cross-functional working groups that actually had teeth, Bukky offers a human-first roadmap for org design at scale.
16 Jul 2025
Building Trust with the C-Suite: How to Earn and Keep Executive Confidence
This episode features Part 1 of a conversation with Bukky Osifeso, founder of TAG HR Consulting. In Part 1, Bukky shares what it actually takes to become a trusted advisor to the C-suite. She breaks down how to build credibility early in your career, gain business fluency without a seat at the executive table, and show up human-to-human, not just as an HR enforcer. From navigating late-night Slack pings to designing high-trust relationships that drive strategic impact, Bukky offers a blueprint for becoming the right hand your CEO didn’t know they needed. Whether you’re new to HR or looking to lead with more influence, Bukky’s approach will help you skip the posturing and earn a real seat at the table.
25 Jun 2025
Expert Explains: How to Stop AI From Stealing Your Job
Chief People Officer Tanya Moore explains how HR leaders can navigate AI transformation and redefine work to build a resilient workforce, ensuring they remain indispensable in an interview.
10 Jun 2025
How to Bulletproof Your Change Management Plan—From a CPO Who’s Seen It All
Chief People Officer Courtney Panik reveals common change management mistakes and solutions, explaining communication strategies and HR's role as a strategic business engine in this interview.
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