We're Only Human

We're Only Human

HR, Talent, Learning

An HR podcast focusing on the intersection of people and technology at work, We’re Only Human examines research, technology, and practical strategies for creating better outcomes for employers and the workforce. It’s a wealth of insight for anyone looking to create a high-performing organization.

How Healthcare Teams Hire Better Talent
We're Only HumanApril 13, 202600:29:08

How Healthcare Teams Hire Better Talent

In this episode, you will learn how modern talent acquisition leaders improve hiring outcomes while protecting the human side of recruiting. The conversation explores how healthcare organizations handle massive hiring volumes, why candidate experience still matters in a competitive labor market, and...

7 Methods for How to Prevent Candidate Fraud in Hiring
We're Only HumanMarch 02, 202600:30:36

7 Methods for How to Prevent Candidate Fraud in Hiring

If you are wondering how AI is changing candidate fraud and what recruiters can do about it, this episode breaks it down in practical terms. In this conversation, Terry Terhark, CEO at NXTThing RPO, shares what he is seeing firsthand across enterprise recruiting teams. You will learn what candidate ...

How to Make AI Work for Employees
We're Only HumanFebruary 23, 202600:28:56

How to Make AI Work for Employees

Guest: Robin Barbacane, Chief Talent Development Officer, Rackspace In this episode, you will learn how to successfully introduce AI into your workplace without creating fear, resistance, or chaos. The conversation breaks down how to build AI literacy and confidence across your workforce, how to use...

Building Human Connection at Work
We're Only HumanFebruary 16, 202600:33:46

Building Human Connection at Work

In this episode, you’ll learn how intentional people practices help fast-growing organizations maintain culture, trust, and connection as they scale. The conversation explores how HR leaders can design meaningful employee experiences, hire for the right mindset, strengthen culture beyond perks, and ...

Stop Rubber Stamping: How AI Changes HR Work
We're Only HumanFebruary 09, 202600:36:26

Stop Rubber Stamping: How AI Changes HR Work

AI is not ending HR but accelerating its evolution into a more strategic function. AI tools can significantly reduce time spent on repetitive HR tasks like policy drafting, reporting, and reviews. The real value of AI comes from connecting data across the entire employee lifecycle, not isolated HR s...

Hiring, Cheating, and the AI Dilemma
We're Only HumanJanuary 12, 2026
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00:37:49

Hiring, Cheating, and the AI Dilemma

Join host Ben Eubanks for a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Cari Miller about one of the most pressing questions in today's workplace: When does using AI cross the line from productivity tool to cheating? From academic integrity to job applications and workplace performance, they explore the...

Curiosity Over Control: Redefining Recruiting in the Age of AI
We're Only HumanDecember 01, 2025
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00:29:41

Curiosity Over Control: Redefining Recruiting in the Age of AI

🎧 Episode 219 Guest: Amandeep Shergill In this episode, we explore the realities of modern recruiting, the pressure of “doing more with less,” and the challenge of navigating uncertainty in today’s global talent market. Ben and Amandeep discuss how economic shifts, evolving business priorities, and...

Driving Impact: Why Every HR Leader Needs Coaching Skills
We're Only HumanNovember 17, 2025
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00:32:31

Driving Impact: Why Every HR Leader Needs Coaching Skills

In this episode of We’re Only Human, Ben Eubanks talks with Travis Hunsicker about the power of curiosity, trust, and belonging in shaping great leadership. From the warehouse floor to executive coaching, Travis shares lessons on how to see people for who they can become—not just who they are today....

Joy Is Now: Finding Purpose and Positivity at Work
We're Only HumanNovember 10, 2025
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00:19:05

Joy Is Now: Finding Purpose and Positivity at Work

🎧 Episode Description In this episode of We’re Only Human, host Ben Eubanks sits down with Jason Thrasher, one of the most inspiring voices from HR Summer School, to explore how choosing joy can transform your work, leadership, and life. Jason shares his belief that “joy is now”—not something you w...

How AI Can Make HR More Human, Not Less
We're Only HumanNovember 03, 2025
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00:34:10

How AI Can Make HR More Human, Not Less

Episode Description In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the world of HR — not by replacing humans, but by amplifying what makes us uniquely effective: empathy, creativity, and connection. The conversation digs into how HR leaders can use AI responsibly to simplify...