HR Jobs & Advice

I had a manager say, “Can we fast-track this?” about a people issue that really needed care, not speed. urgency can be dangerous. How do you slow things down when everyone wants quick fixes??... These… more

It's that time of the year.... The new year glow and exciting has faded... The motivation posters? Ripped up.. the inbox? loud again, and people (inc. me) start realising change takes effort and w… more

I have been working as a recruiter in HR for over 3 years now. I took on more projects and responsibilities throughout my time that expand my experience to more than recruitment. Prior, I was advising… more

What would you do in this situation? A candidate comes into an interview chomping on gum like a cow chewing grass. Do you ignore it and conduct the interview like normal, ask the candidate to spit out… more

Has anyone been suffering with the layoffs at this time of year….. we are feeling it from companies around us being laid off and loads of people looking for work, it’s not nice to see and having to wi… more

How many people are here who have been ruined by insecure managers ? The insecure managers who played with your physical and mental health? I am suffering for three years. They played with my physical… more

Hi all! I have been working as a hr generalist for a year, and coordinator a year before that. When the manager left, i established and/or refined a lot of processes, established nee connections and b… more

One of the most frustrating parts of job searching is when recruiters or hiring managers engage personally and show genuine interest, only for the process to end with an automated rejection email. The inconsisten… more

So... I've been working my way towards my goal of being an HRBP for a few years now. I currently am treated - for all intents and purposes - as an HRBP, really, as I work directly with the owner on all major… more

Does anyone have a new year work-related resolution?? I just want to set better boundaries this year... I feel like a lot of people are passing away around to me and I need to re-evaluate my life

From an employee point of view, how should you approach asking for a pay rise without damaging relationships or seeming entitled?

What is your favorite interview question to answer or ask a candidate?

Ladies, how dressy do you get for interviews? Like, I'm not really a girly girl, I rarely wear makeup or do my hair. Usually, I just pull my hair up into a bun and go. But for interviews, I go the… more

Hi all, how are we dealing with feeling unfulfilled in our current roles? I have a great team, but have been on the job hunt for about 3mo now. I am eager for growth, and don't feel as though my r… more

How do you keep employee engagement high during slow hiring periods?

Is anyone else seeing bowls added to their feed they did not join in? I just noticed this bowl today and I didn't join?

I'm a seasoned HR professional with 15 years generalist/HRBP experience and have been unsuccessful at job searching since March 2025. I applied for jobs that I'm highly qualified for but eithe… more

Managers are suddenly asking about development plans and priorities. It is a good thing, but I always wish these conversations happened more consistently, not just in January. How do you keep momentum… more

Is anyone struggling with lack of motivation the first week back to work? I feel like I just don’t want to do anything basically🤣 I have got so used to having nearly 3 weeks (we shut down for a long … more

Anyone having new year resolutions? Or is everyone too tired for it? Everyone around me seems doneeee

I am so snowed under at work with everything coming flooding in to do asap, any advice for staying calm under pressure when majority of tasks are requiring urgency and need doing that second!?

There is something about the first full week back that feels heavier than expected. The inbox fills up, the pace picks up, and suddenly the break feels very far away. How are you protecting your energ… more

In your experience, whether you are the hiring manager/Recruiter, or the job seeker: If it’s said that they’d make a decision and get back to you in 2 weeks after your interview, but does not get back to you with… more

I had three conversations since this morning that all started with “I have been thinking over Christmas…” That pause does something to people. It gives space for honesty. What realisation did the brea… more

Does anyone have any modern numbers or stats to determine how many HR people in a department to support the employee base?

How is the job hunt going for you guys? I've been without a job since November, so I'm really starting to feel the pain over here.

Hello everyone,
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from outside the United States and I am planning my next educational step in the HR field. I am currently exploring professional certificat… more

Do y'all really avoid hiring Gen Z? I keep hearing Gen Z can't find jobs because employers don't want to deal with them, but I'm pretty skeptical. I know we hire tons of Gen Zers at my… more

Such a random bunch of people around me... Some people are full of motivation, others are clearly questioning everything. January always exposes who is ready for change and who is exhausted. Which cam… more

Happy Saturday,

I am reentering the workforce and am seeking a remote position, ideally in HR. I don't have any civilian HR experience, but I have military experience as a recruiter and extensive medical benef… more

I have been working in HR since I was 18, starting as a HR Admin and working up to the role of HR Advisor (8.5 years in total). I have completed my level 5 CIPD and my day to day consists of everythin… more

What do you think is one thing HR should focus on during the first week back after Christmas?

My anxiety level is high. I recently learned of a company merger, and will not know if I have a position with the new company until after the merger is completed.

My fear is that I will be eliminated as the market further declines.
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Happy new year everyone! Does anyone have any New Year’s resolutions work wise or personal that they hope to maintain (or repeat again next year🤣😬)?!

New year, same brain still processing last year. I never feel like January 1st is a reset, more like a soft reboot. I need a few quiet days before I can even think about goals. Does anyone else ease i… more

Do you think that if I went back to school and got my MBA, I would make myself more desirable and less likely to be replaced by AI? Or am I just kidding myself?

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