The Stretch · 2026-05-28 · 21 min
In this episode of The Stretch , host Kevin Fyock sits down with one of the sharpest voices in modern HR: Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek and the creator of the newsletter and podcast I Hate It Here . Recorded live on the floor of the Transform conference in Las Vegas, Kevin and Hebba get straight to what HR leaders need to know to keep people engaged and keep the business moving forward. They compare what HR really looks like in large enterprises versus small firms and startups, unpack the role of vulnerability in leadership, and explore how agentic AI can take on the repetitive work so teams can focus on the people and decisions that matter most. Along the way, they dive into benefits that truly change lives, the story behind the name I Hate It Here , and even a few callbacks to 90s teen TV dramas. This is a strong starting point for HR professionals who want clear, practical insight on where work is headed - and how to keep it human - even as AI, technology and new expectations reshape the workplace. Just don't call it "the future of work."
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