HR Jobs & Advice

As we head into a new year, what’s one HR practice you’re intentionally leaving behind?

I opened my inbox and realised half the tasks are “carry over to January.” It made me reflect on how much we try to squeeze into a year that is already full. What is one thing you are consciously not … more

I have a question for HR employees at Cirrus Aircraft. I have applied for maybe a dozen or so HR jobs there in the last 5 years or so. Out of those, I have had two phone screenings. I have about 10 y… more

What companies have People Analytics/ Talent Intelligence teams? Anyone hiring/ growing worth looking into?

This is the week people mentally resign from jobs they will physically leave in January. You can feel it in conversations. Polite, distant, already gone. Anyone else waiting for the walkout in Jan wit… more

Back at work but it still feels like the world is half asleep. Emails are slower, decisions are on pause, and everyone is pretending this is a normal working week. I secretly like this softer pace. Ho… more

I'm not really sure what to do. I've held two jobs, one for three years and one for 11 months, and I was impacted by layoffs for both jobs. I'm in a new role now in a new industry coming up on 4 month… more

I have 10 + years of retail management experience and 2 years of Human Resources experience. Since April of last year, I’ve been actively applying for roles across retail management, operations, and HR. I regular… more

So, what's the plan when AI pushes us out of our jobs? I've been thinking about it, and I can't think of anything we as HR professionals can do that AI won't be able to do in the next … more

What is the best advice you’ve heard or lessons you’ve learned from the past year that you’re going to take into 2026 to help yourself?

Let's make a reading list for 2026! What was the best personal or professional development book you've read in the past year or two? Or, just share any reading recommendations you might have i… more

Im currently finishing my degree in HR and looking for a job. Anyone have any advice or knee of some remote positions?

How is everyone spending their holiday break? Are you relaxing and enjoying your time off or are you getting geared up and getting ready for a busy 2026?

Has anyone else’s workplace completely shut down until January but are receiving the occasional work messages/emails etc. Not that I am checking as such, I simply tapped on my work phone screen and se… more

Officially survived the Christmas family fiasco. The opinions, the questions about work, the "you should really." advice. I feel like I need HR support for myself now. Anyone else can't … more

That strange period between Christmas and New Year always makes work feel different. Some people are fully offline, others are slowly checking emails, and a few are quietly planning their next move. I… more

Wishing you all a lovely holiday season and a well-deserved break. Thank you for sharing advice, opportunities, and support throughout the year — it’s truly appreciated. Wishing you good health, happi… more

As the year winds down, I just wanted to say Merry Christmas to everyone working in HR and beyond. This year has been heavy in ways that do not always show. Thank you for the care, patience, and quiet… more

My position as an HR director was “eliminated” with a 2yr NDA (if I sign). This place desperately needs an HR role. This facility has a history of failed attempts of managing and mitigation their HR n… more

This time of year always makes me reflect on what I handled well and what drained me more than it should have. HR carries a lot quietly. What is one thing you are proud of handling this year, even if … more

Is this the new normal? I had a few job interviews, even got called back for a second interview for one. It’s been 2 weeks already and I have not heard back anything from any of these companies. When … more

Over the past 10 months, I’ve been trying to leave a demanding role while working full-time. Despite being qualified, hardworking, and recently earning my PCP, I haven’t been able to secure another op… more

People keep saying, "I will deal with it in January." "That's a January issue..." Sometimes that is sensible. Sometimes it is avoidance. How do you tell the difference between … more

I was fired without notice or any real reason given. My employer knew how to keep things vague and keep themselves out of any potential liability. How do I explain this to future employers when they a… more

Can we agree that in 2026, we're not accepting resumes and cover letters that are clearly AI generated? If a candidate can't take the time to create their own resume, why should we trust them … more

What guidance or support does your HR provide to help employees disconnect during the Christmas shutdown and re-engage effectively when returning in the new year?

Does anyone work in education HR? I'm an HR program manager w/20 yrs of corporate experience and have been laid off for 16 months. I just received an offer for a Recruiter role in a major city'… more

How do you handle going back to work after taking a couple months off and building your confadance up when your last role drained you and left you burnt out?

For those who’ve stayed at a company long-term, what actually made you stay? Not the benefits list, but the real reason.

I’ve been with my company for 15 years, and for me it was flexibility when life … more

how do you manage Christmas shutdowns in your organisation, and what challenges have you come across if any with the manic chaos of the business closing for the festive period?

I had a conversation with a manager who wanted to start a performance process in the last two weeks of the year. It felt rushed and unfair. Some things should wait. I tried push back on timing but the… more

I’m weighing 2 paths and could use perspective. Im currently at a well-known, well-funded AI risk/compliance company with strong market positioning, but poor leadership stability, limited growth, flat… more

In your opinion, what’s the biggest problem with the job market right now?

December always exposes weak processes. Out of office replies everywhere, handovers missing, decisions paused until January. How do you keep things moving when half the organisation isnt there! And we… more

Recruiters what are the most wanted and missing skills on cvs at the moment in terms of HR? Where do you find the biggest talent gap ?

Does having a resume completed by an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) get you more first interviews? Has anyone A/B this to see if it makes a difference?

How much are you willing to spend on a holiday gift for your boss? I'm struggling with finding the right amount. I want to spend a respectful amount, but don't want to look like I'm kissin… more

In your experience, what actually makes employees trust HR, and what immediately destroys that trust?

I am a Retail Operations manager with over 14 years of experience. These experiences include recruitment, onboarding, training & developing employees, managing engagements and performance reviews.… more