HR Jobs & Advice

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

I noticed candidates are asking much better questions lately. Not just about salary, but about management style, workload, and turnover. It feels like people are being more cautious with their next mo… more

Overtime and Annual Leave in UK.

I’ve taken over a new area of the business and historically they have allowed someone who has annual leave in for a full day to the opt in and take overtime at any time during tha… more

What’s something people outside HR completely misunderstand about your job — and how has that misconception affected your work?

Taking a bit of an informal poll: who is leaving 2025 without a job? I know I am! I lost my job several months ago.

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I’m glad to be here. Hope you’re all doing well.

I’m currently working offline as an HR professional at a consultancy. Now, I want to expand my skills by taking up remote roles for better… more

I had two candidates pull out of interviews this week because they "want to wait until January." December seems to kill momentum in recruitment. Has your candidate pipeline slowed down this … more

We seem to have so much end of year tension going around. Layoffs in December so close to holidays are never easy... , 😭

I'm beginning to wonder if my age is the real reason I haven't been able to find work? I'm 57, and have been looking for a job for over seven months. I've been getting plenty of interv… more

How long has everyone been out of work or looking for a job? I was let go in August and since that time, I've only managed to nail down three interviews and no callbacks.

what’s one part of the job that you weren’t prepared for when you first started? I’m curious as this was a discussion we had in our offices this week.

how do you deal with being involved in layoffs? We spend so much time supporting everyone else, but it can take a toll on us too. How do you look after your own wellbeing while still staying professio… more

What's the oddest or most questionable thing you've seen someone put on their resume? This week, I had a guy who said he can work well with women, listed under soft skills.

Hello HR Community! I am looking for advice on how to transition specifically into an HR role after 17 years in leadership involved in all levels of HR. I most recently held a position that had very b… more

Hi everyone, I was recently impacted by a restructure and am currently looking for my next opportunity in Human Resources. I have 5 years of experience in HR operations, employee relations support, payroll accura… more

Something I have realised:
Work is SO much easier and more enjoyable when you have a great manager; someone who supports you, trusts you, and actively helps you grow. It makes tackling challenges fee… more

Now that it is cold and dark, more staff are asking for remote days. I understand it. Winter makes commuting harder. Do you think remote flexibility should increase seasonally, or stay consistent year… more

Everyone keeps saying, "I just need to make it to the holiday break." That worries me. People are surviving work, not enjoying it. How do you support teams when everyone is running on low en… more

Progressive Leasing is an amazing place to work! The culture is supportive, uplifting, and full of people who truly care. Leadership listens, encourages growth, and empowers you to shine. Every day br… more

A hiring manager asked if we can get someone in before Christmas. I had to remind them we are in a freeze and half the team is on leave. Does anyone else feel like December hiring expectations rarely … more

Can someone tell me why I had to participate in a group interview today? I was interviewing for an HR Director, and it was six other candidates and myself, all interviewing together. How am I not past… more

It’s the busiest time of the month for me, trying to get organised and wrap a lot of things up before the year ends. Does anyone have any strategies or advice for dealing with the December mayhem? As … more

Hi everyone,

I’m a Senior Recruiter and I’d love your advice. It’s my first time being interviewed directly by a VP (Global Cloud Operations) and I’m a bit unsure what type of interview questions I should expect from someone … more

While interviewing with Pemco, I was told, "If you don't hear from me by Wednesday, ping me." I didn't hear from her, so I pinged her. What did I get back, CRICKETS. I was excited a… more

I can already feel the shift. December brings out the performance review panic. People want ratings, reassurance, and last minute achievements counted. Why do end of year reviews always feel more emot… more

Does company in the Philippines really hire job seekers in this season ( Christmas season and end of the year) ? It's really hard to find a job..They are hiring but they also do the ghosting of ap… more

How do you handle layoffs that happen during the Christmas period? It always feels like one of the toughest times of the year to manage workforce changes. I’m really curious how different HR teams nav… more

It is the start of December and suddenly everyone wants everything wrapped up before year end. Reviews, admin, onboarding, deadlines. December always feels like a sprint disguised as a holiday month. … more

What skills or training actually helped you level up in your career? There’s so many options out there and I’m not sure what’s worth focusing on. What did you learn that genuinely made your job easier… more

My company is prepping for layoffs in January, but I'm not being brought into the meetings discussing who's being let go, severance packages, offboarding processes, etc. Shouldn't HR be a … more

what skills or qualifications made the biggest difference in advancing your career? I’m looking to grow beyond my current generalist role but unsure which areas.

Currently hiring for a company and a colleague asked me, "Why do companies still say we are like a family?" Every time I hear it, I think of blurred boundaries, unpaid emotional labour, and … more

For those working in HR, how did you know it was time to move on to a new role? I enjoy the people-focused side of HR, but lately I’ve been feeling overwhelmed and unsure if it’s burnout or just the w… more

How do you fight back when you feel down and out? This job search has been truly demoralizing, and I'm not sure I have it in me to keep going. Five months, I've been without a job for five mon… more

My CEO insists that HR must be in the office because "people need to see HR." I am curious how the rest of us feel about this.

Do you like what you do, or do you feel empty and unsure what to do with the rest of your life? Not to be the debbie downer here, but I'm not feeling fulfilled by my work. Maybe that's too muc… more

With HR and TA roles extremely saturated, I’m exploring options to pivot. I’ve been nearly unemployed for two years despite applying daily over 10hrs most days. My resume previously drew immediate int… more

I’m struggling to revamp my resume. I’ve done all the right things, revised to align JDs, paid professionals.
I’ve backfilled critical roles and cross-trained in multiple positions, so I bring a solid… more