Human Resources

I am starting to hate fridayssss.... Nobody wants to start anything. Nobody wants to finish anything. Everybody wants to discuss something that should have been raised on Tuesday. Why do workplace eme… more

I have been applying to so many job postings and only got one interview. I receive so many Thanks, but no thanks letters. Some of which are very good and very personal - not the typical we value your time … more

I spent half an hour this week explaining a new employment right. The response? "Wait... that has always been a thing, surely?" No. It had not. One of the funniest parts of HR is discovering… more

How do you rebuild morale after a period of heavy turnover? My opinion is that employees usually need stability and visibility before motivation returns.

Question from a job seeker: if a written offer letter clearly states the deadline to respond (e.g., June 11), do l need to tell the recruiter why I'm taking a few days to review everything-so they… more

We are looking into potentially changing our HRIS system and wanted to see if anyone has any recommendations? We are currently with ProLiant and have found that the UX is not intuitive, plus the syste… more

I think too many HR initiatives fail because leaders aren’t modeling them. What initiative have you seen succeed because leadership actively participated?

A few months ago, the management team decided to put productivity tracking software on everyone's computers and work devices. I, of course, had the pleasure of dealing with their complaints and ex… more

The consultancy firm that I manage on the side of my full-time job needs full-time attention to grow. Should I leave my job?

I am certain that it WILL work.

What strategies can I use to eliminate the use of AI by candidates to feign knowledge they don’t have ? I hire for some remote roles and interviews are virtual. Even in the in person roles I felt a fi… more

What’s one underrated quality you look for when hiring leaders? A biggie for me is self-awareness.

Hi. Just curious if you feel that getting tax & sui id’s falls within the HR domain.

An employee at our org is technically strong but resistant to collaboration.
Can teamwork issues outweigh strong performance? What are your thoughts?!

I'm an HR Manager at a manufacturing company and I'm building a lightweight HRIS for SMBs (20–300 employees).

How do you currently handle onboarding, employee files, vacation requests, training records, and policy acknowledgement… more

Is anyone else besides me tired?

Lately, I’ve found myself tired of Talent Acquisition. Not recruiting itself, but the constant pressure, shifting priorities, and metrics that are often tied to things outside of our control.

Before anyon… more

Someone asked me recently: "What actually creates a good workplace culture?" My answer? I do not think it is values posters. I do not think it is free coffee. I do not think it is engagement event… more

I'm worried my company's dress policy might be a little too vague. We require people to dress in business casual, but there's nothing specific about employees' undergarments. We have a… more

I had an exit interview recently where the employee said: "The job was not the problem." It was the team culture. That stayed with me. We spend a lot of time talking about pay, workload, rec… more

👀 What's the pettiest thing a manager has ever done to you or someone you know?

As a recent graduate of University of Central Florida, with a BS in Leadership Commerce, I am excited to enter the workforce. I welcome your advice for getting my toe through the door in the HR arena.… more

Does your org do anything to celebrate or acknowledge pride? We've been sponsoring our local pride event for years but the new CFO decided it "wasn't a good idea." So, you know what … more

Open toed shoes, okay for people to wear in the office? I think they should be banned across the board but boy, does the team hate this.

We have two employees who come in smelling like pot almost every day. Mind you, we're in Kansas and pot is completely illegal, but we're close enough to Missouri that people can drive across s… more

What’s your experience with employees wanting faster feedback cycles? In my opinion annual reviews feel outdated for most teams now.

Let's talk Juneteenth. Is your company giving Juneteenth off as a paid holiday this year?

I’m a new Talent Acquisition manager and struggling with creating metrics dashboards for executive leadership. Any advice as to how I can best learn and improve my reporting skills?

Looking to get a job in HR or operations but I do not have my bachelors degree yet. I finish next spring, I do have experience in operations and HR (assistant) but can’t seem to move up the ladder. Is… more

Is anyone else concerned about job applications asking for your Social Security number upfront before an interview or offer? With identity theft and fraud being so common, it feels like this informati… more

Hello — looking for guidance on a workplace issue. We hired a manager’s son because he was highly qualified and has done a great job. Recently, two employees raised concerns about perceived favoritism… more

The best workplaces I’ve seen create clarity before they create perks. What foundational thing do companies often skip when trying to improve culture?

Nothing says summer in HR like the annual argument:
“Is it acceptable to wear shorts to work?” I swear this conversation returns faster than the sunshine itself.
Where do you stand on hot weather office… more

What’s your approach to balancing employee flexibility with team accountability? My thoughts…..Clear expectations matter more than rigid schedules.

I’ve been an HR Coordinator with my company for 4 years and am paid hourly. Earlier this year, my HR Director said I’d be receiving a raise, but it still hasn’t happened despite me following up. I’ve … more

Has AI actually made anyone's job easier? I thought AI was supposed to be this great time saver, but I don't get the hype.

It's been almost a year since I earned my associate degree in Human Resource Management, and finding an entry-level HR position has been more challenging than I expected.
Most roles ask for experience...… more

I have been tasked to create a 30/60/90 day check in for our manufacturing facility. Does anyone have any info to share?

I had someone genuinely ask if “heat irritability” counts as mitigation in a workplace disagreement.
Honestly, after this week… I was tempted to say yes 😅
Does hot weather make everyone slightly more d… more

Does your org have all of its employees sign NDAs or just the upper managers? I have to get every new hire to sign an NDA and it's kind of crazy. We're a steel company. It's not like we… more

Just received another rejection because my previous salary was “higher than the advertised range.”

So let me get this straight:

Companies don’t want to pay experienced professionals what they’re worth in this economy, yet when… more