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People operations

A guide to the best B2B podcast coverage of People operations - the shows and 8 episodes that go deepest, ranked by substance, not downloads.

People operations has moved beyond traditional HR functions into strategic territory where startup founders face hidden people debt costs, research-backed questions about workplace purpose actually drive engagement, and AI implementation requires heads of people to get ahead of CEO demands. These episodes explore how modern people leaders can enhance development and employee engagement while questioning whether conventional HR structures remain relevant in today's operating environment.

Best shows on People operations

Best episodes on People operations

  1. Is HR Obsolete?

    The Digital Transformation Playbook · 2026-06-30

    75 / 100

  2. One List Every Head of People Needs Before Their CEO Says to Use AI with Ben Langer, Global HR Executive

    FNDN Series · 2026-05-30

    73 / 100

    …McFarlane, a people operations leader turned compensation specialist, as we uncover the strategies and practices driving success in tech startups around the world.…

  3. Unlocking Team Potential

    Schmidt List · 2026-05-11

    71 / 100

  4. What the Research Really Tells Us About Purpose at Work

    Digital HR Leaders with David Green · 2026-06-23

    66 / 100

    …I've been working in people operations and writing about people operations for a really long time now.…

  5. People Debt - The Hidden Cost Every Startup Founder Is Already Paying

    Designing Successful Startups · 2026-06-24

    60 / 100

    …And I think the last part of this as well is we can be so much more intentional about helping these organizations to grow because it is very front loaded with people operations in mind.…

  6. Mental Health Matters: KK Mayo on Supporting Employees in the Workplace

    Ask Ashley · 2026-07-31

    55 / 100

    …it's been a it's been a minute um but I didn't start out that way but I work currently in web 3 at Ava Labs Inc and I've been in in and out of web 3 for the past eight years or so and yeah I oversee people operations and general operations for companies and help things make more efficient and you know keep culture moving in the right direction and and the needle moving on on growing that from a culture ad perspective yeah good well…

  7. Enhancing Development and Employee Engagement within Your Team, with Stephanie Van Meter

    People Operations Conversations · 2025-12-17

    48 / 100

    …Uh, People Operations is also, uh, a common name.…

  8. Success Leaves Clues- Ep245: 'People, Purpose & AI' with guest Nora Beatty, VP of People Operations at Cohere

    Success Leaves Clues with Robin Bailey and Al McDonald · 2025-04-24