Everybody Hates HR

Your non-judgmental, humorous guide to thriving – not just surviving – in the workplace

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EVERYBODY HATES HR blends practical advice with humour, facts from podcasters, Lola and Velisa. Through personal anecdotes, real work dilemmas, and hard-earned lessons from their own journeys, Lola and Velisa discuss the tools and encouragement needed to navigate the ever-evolving workplace with confidence and purpose. This book is designed to feel like a “mentor in your bag” - something you can turn to for support, direction, and a reminder that you’re not alone. The book also provides special guidance on the issues unique to young Black and brown professionals such as handling microaggressions with confidence and professionalism, seeking out sponsorship, and carving out a personal brand that stays true to who you are, to stop just surviving and start thriving in the workplace.

© Lola Abitogun and Velisa Bowlay-Williams 2027 (P) Penguin Audio 2027

About Lola Abitogun

Lola Abitogun is a senior HR professional and a co-host of the Everybody Hates HR Podcast. She is also an employment lawyer and the founder a HR consultancy specialising in supporting start-ups and scale-ups. Since establishing the consultancy in 2021, she and her team have worked with over twenty five early-stage companies, helping them design scalable HR infrastructure and build positive and inclusive workplace cultures. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Westminster. Everybody Hates HR is her first book.

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About Velisa Bowlay-Williams

Velisa Bowlay-Williams is an experienced senior HR professional and co-host of the Everybody Hates HR Podcast. She has spent the last eight years specialising in Employee Relations within large tech companies. Velisa is also the creator of the Haus of HR platform, where she breaks down employment law and tribunal cases into short, accessible videos to help employees better understand their rights at work. She is a mother and is passionate about flexible working and supporting parents and carers in the workplace.
Everybody Hates HR is her first book.

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