True Stories at Work
On True Stories at Work, we talk with HR professionals about the workplace moments that stick with us: the funny ones, the hard ones, the awkward ones, and the ones that teach us something about our culture.
We ♡ HR Stories
The best stories you’ve never heard.
I’m Michelle Aronson, a recovering HR executive, certified coach and business school professor who knows that THE BEST stories happen at work, from heartbreaking to heartwarming, from hilarious to outrageous.
These conversations with Human Resources experts are presented with humor and heart, revealing the best (and worst) workplace lessons through the power of story.
Listen to some of my favorite stories, enjoy workplace confessions, or share some of your best HR advice on the show!
Listen up.
Check out some of the recent episodes here or on your favorite podcast player. Let us know how these stories resonate with you—do they inform, entertain, or make you feel like you’re not insane? And if you enjoy the show, please share it with an HR friend!
Every HR Story Has a Lesson to Share
The world needs more real stories about HR—funny, memorable, and oh-so-insightful. Share your story and spotlight the magic and memorable moments that really happen at work.
Clear Your Conscience with a Click
Confession is good for the soul—and even better for the podcast! Share your workplace confession easily (and anonymously) from the comfort of your own phone.
Wisdom Wanted: Got Any to Share?
The workplace is full of challenges, and you’ve been there, done that, and learned a thing or twenty. Share your best advice for the benefit of others—it’s quick, impactful, and might just make someone’s day.
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Michelle brings real HR stories, culture insight, and a practical business lens to conversations about leadership, employee experience, and humans at work.
How Podcast Guests Felt After Hearing Their Episode
Have a workplace story worth sharing?
Real work creates real stories: fun, messy, meaningful, and memorable.
Share yours and help someone else feel a little less alone in the wild world of work