My Kind Of HR

Trench HR, especially employee relations, is a complex, hand slapping, no-you-can't-do-that kind of a profession.

It's all about the rules and as HR pros, we need to make sure supervisors maintain a healthy respect for the system, do what we tell them to do, don't give employees an inch because they will take a mile and above all, be afraid . . . be very afraid.

Right?

Wrong.

That's not my kind of HR.

Taking what we know as HR pros (with our junior lawyer cards tucked safely away) to educate supervisors, make HR understandable and accessible, work with managers to address employee issues and concerns, and to teach, train, mentor, and advise . . .now, that's my kind of HR. 

Actually, that's my kind of anything. 

Comments

[Jennifer McClure]

Straight to the point - and well said. You're such a good writer Lisa! I really enjoy your blog and your thoughtful posts. :)

[Chris Radvan]

I love this post - it sums up for me what this is all about. Thanks for helping me keep the faith.

[Lisa Rosendahl]

Thanks Jennifer . ..where's my drumstick when I need it!

Welcome Chris - we all have to stick together to keep the faith :)