Women in HR

I'm reconsidering staying within HR. I've come up from the Executive assistant side so I don't want to do that again. Anyone know of someone who left HR and where they went role wise? What… more

For all the women in HR:

“A woman alone is power — collectively, we have impact.” – Shelley Zalis

Quote of the Day for Women in HR:

"Human Resources isn’t a thing we do. It’s the thing that runs our business." – Steve Wynn

What is that one thing you absolutely hate about your job? For me, it is filing. I save it all for Friday.

HR: where you solve problems you didn’t create, mediate drama you didn’t start, and still somehow keep the office running.

What are your thoughts on resumes listing their work employment without showing the dates of employment?

Women in HR often navigate challenges that go beyond the job itself:

• Expected to be empathetic—but judged harshly when making tough decisions
• Not always taken seriously as strategic leaders
• Walking the line between … more

To every woman in HR: you are the heartbeat of every organization. You don’t just manage policies—you shape cultures, uplift voices, and create spaces where people can truly thrive. Your empathy is strength, your… more

How much maternity leave does your organization offer? We get six weeks and we don’t offer paternity leave at all.

Payroll: should be HRs or Accountings job?

Thoughts on people wearing blue jeans to the office? Perfectly fine or way too casual?

Hello, I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for free and helpful SHRM certification preparation resources?

Weekly inspiration for those of us in HR.

If you’re in HR (or entering it), remember:

You are shaping careers, cultures, and lives—not just processes.

How much special considerations or accommodations should parents get? The team members without kids are getting annoyed that those with kids tend to leave early or come in late because of whatever iss… more

Just curious, how much is your organization spending on AI services or software? We're a company with under 200 employees, but we're spending close to $5,000 a month on AI tech.

Did your company allow employees to create an office March Madness betting bracket? Our team begged for this, and I was put in charge of managing it. I couldn't fill a bucket with what I know abou… more

What's the most ridiculous policy you've been forced to enforce at your job? The CEO here hates it when people are late. So, I have to keep a point system and track when someone is more than 3… more

Human Resources isn’t just policies and paperwork—it’s people, culture, empathy, and courage. It’s advocating for fairness when it’s uncomfortable, leading with compassion when it’s needed most, and creating spaces where oth… more

Hi! I have an interview for an HRBP I role. Any tips or insight on the questions I’ll be asked? I’ve been struggling to break into an HRBP role coming from a Senior HR Generalist.

I'm afraid to tell my boss that I'm pregnant. I know she'll be supportive to my face, but I'm pretty sure she'll be planning my exit. That's what happened to the last woman on … more

Is it possible to be effective in HR if most of the staff is in the office but you're remote? I keep running into issues I think could be avoided if I were on site. Maybe HR isn't one of those… more

Last summer, we had some people who either used natural deodorant or skipped deodorant altogether. It was rough. So, since we're heading into the warmer months, we're wanting to roll out a per… more

How do you feel about daylight savings time? I am in Indiana and I heard that this may be our last change. I certainly hope this is true. I hate how it messes with my body and mind.

We're in the process of rolling back our remote work policy and bringing everyone back to the office. We have a couple of mothers pushing back on the RTO policy because they would have to figure o… more

So, I'm not sure why this is my job, but I've been tasked with training a few team members on proper breakroom etiquette. Basically, the CEO wants me to give these kids a crash course in table… more

Hi everyone! I am excited to serve as the Fishbowl Leader for the Women in HR community here on Glassdoor.

HR is a field where women are driving meaningful change. This space is meant to be a supportive environmen… more

Since Sunday is International Women's Day, I'm wondering, what's your go to response when you hear men complain or say, "what about men's day?" I usually say men's day is… more

There's a manager and an employee who I know are bullying others in the office (separately, they're not like a team or anything). I want to put an end to this behavior, but no one has official… more

Is anyone's company doing anything for Employee Appreciation Day? I didn't even remember that was coming up. Then my CEO popped his head in my office this morning, asking what I had planned fo… more

Is there any way I can make myself seem younger on my resume? I'm in my 40s and starting to think my age is keeping me from getting interviews.

How far along in your pregnancy did you wait before telling your employer you were expecting? I'm about 13 weeks along, but I'm also up for a promotion, which won't be announced until the … more

How often do the managers in your org "interpret" the company's policies to fit their needs? Because my management team does this crap all of the time and my hands are tied.

Do you think the fact that I earn well over six figures makes me more or less attractive to men? Because I'm starting to think I should downplay how much I make for the first few dates. I've b… more

How much maternity and paternity leave does your organization offer? We give new moms six weeks of leave and two weeks for dads. Which is a lot more than other companies in our industry, but we've… more

Question: when it comes to hiring, do you value experience and skill or cultural fit more? Because I believe the focus on the culture fit trend is getting out of control.

Did you put your company's email app or Slack app on your personal phone? I tried to avoid it, but I realized I couldn't avoid it. Someone always seems to need something from me.

📖Let's build a reading list! What's your favorite Human Resources or Women in business focused book?

How often does your company have you go through and update the company handbook? I'm on my third time in five years. Seems excessive?

Let's talk PTO policies. Last year, we switched from vacation time to PTO. Employees still get the same amount of time off, it's just labeled differently (our team hasn't realized the poin… more