Pet project to business tool | Why podcasts are such a powerful tool for HR leaders

Time was, a podcast was all about the rough and ready comedy of a group of friends, or a deep-dive into a cold case killing. But the rise of business podcasts has seen them enter the mainstream, with huge benefits for employees and employers alike.

In the world of HR, a podcast can be used for everything from debunking myths and beginning conversations to giving a platform to your company’s current and future thought-leaders. Much like the HR Grapevine podcast does.

With the recent news that Spotify had parted ways with Meghan Markle and her podcast Archetypes, you might have wondered about whether your own pod, or one you hope to launch, is 'worthy', and the role of podcasts in the HR space. But HR-focused podcasters agree they are an amazing vehicle for conversations about change and to raise your profile.

Building relationships between team members, focusing on staff as potential experts or thought leaders and of course putting the business and its staff into the public eye are all huge benefits of a podcast as a business, especially when it comes to HR.