HR Jobs & Advice

Seeking advice — I joined a company as a consultant and supported the team for six months before being invited to design my dream role with a succession plan to eventually take over as VP of PC. I’ve … more

The news about mortgage volatility hit home today. One of our staff quietly asked if there are any financial wellbeing resources available because their mortgage offer just changed overnight. How is y… more

Do you think HR truly represents employees, or is it mainly there to protect the company? I’m curious to hear different perspectives from people who work in HR or have dealt with HR in the workplace. … more

Energy prices are back in the headlines again because of the situation in the Middle East... I see the human side of that. I had someone ask if they could change their shift pattern because heating co… more

An employer asked me during the interview, why am I applying or getting a job which is much lower than the position or pay I had with my previous company, how should I answer that?

How do you keep improving professionally even when you’re comfortable in your current role? Any tips on small things you do to keep learning, building new skills, or staying valuable in the workplace?

The word came down, we're doing layoffs at the end of the month. The real problem is that this secret got leaked and now most of our employees know. How do I keep people calm and productive while … more

Is HR viewed differently across industries? Most of my experience is in the PEO/HR consulting space, and after 6 months of searching I notice I get more traction with PEO roles than in tech, nonprofit, or other i… more

Hi everyone! I'm a Benefits Specialist with 8 years of HR experience looking for my next opportunity. After 2+ years in my current role, growth options are limited. I'd love advice on transiti… more

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My HRIS Analyst position was recently impacted due to the company's downsizing and now I am actively applying for new positions. This was my first corporate job after college and so I only … more

Hi everyone!

Any tips on getting into the mining industry in canada?

Have you ever had a candidate submit such a god awful resume that you felt compelled to email them and offer advice? I'm staring at the single worst resume I've ever laid eyes on and I'm f… more

How do you stay organized and manage your workload when you have multiple tasks or deadlines at the same time? I’d love to hear any tips, tools, or habits that help you stay on top of everything witho… more

I was hired part time ( contract position) in a little over a year ago.. my job description wasn’t too much. The company changed a lot of things and I got a new manager and the job is significantly mo… more

I had a conversation with a colleague about entry-level jobs disappearing because automation is now doing the basic tasks graduates used to learn from. My worry is... How do we train the future workfo… more

Four day work weeks, has anyone's company tried them? We're debating it. I love the idea, but not sure I'll want to work four 10 hour days each week.

How do you build strong relationships with colleagues and managers, especially when starting a new role or joining a new team? Any tips on making a good impression while still being yourself?

Does your organization conduct exit interviews? We used to, but I stopped doing them once I took over. I just found them to be a waste of time. But the new owners want me to bring them back. I guess t… more

What workplace change in the last few years surprised you the most? I spent part of today thinking about how much work itself has changed in just a few years. Remote work debates, AI tools, layoffs in… more

I’m currently in Talent Acquisition and hoping to transition into a broader HR role. For anyone who has made the move from TA into HR, what helped you make that shift?

Are there certain roles I should be targeting… more

Hello, I’m currently an HR Associate at a large company focused on operations/admin (main duties processing candidate offer letters, background checks, and completing hire transactions (both internal… more

Hi all,

I’ve been in the job market for about six months my second time navigating it within the past two years. My background is primarily in the PEO and HR consulting space, with over a decade of experience in HR.

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Someone asked me this week if loyalty at work still exists. I paused before answering because the job market has changed so much. Layoffs, restructures, and uncertainty make people think differently about c… more

I recently lost my senior executive role due to a new CEO leadership change. In the past month I’ve applied to over 120 jobs locally, statewide, relocation, and remote. Many postings say “actively hir… more

I’d like to find out what other HR professionals do for employee files that are all kept on your share drive, no more paper file folders in the file drawer. With paper files, I have always kept separ… more

When new hires walk around calling you and other managers bruh, does it make you hate them a little? Maybe it's a sign that I'm officially old, but it feels so disrespectful. I would have neve… more

Is fast turnover really HR's fault? I been with the company with many vacancies, wherein every year the company note that reason for inefficiency, low productivity and customer complaints is lack… more

Do the small things at work make a big difference to your day?
Things like a quick “good morning”, someone offering to help, or just a bit of kindness can really change the atmosphere. It’s amazing how small… more

I tried to explain a new HR process today and halfway through realised people just wanted to know one thing. “Is this going to create more meetings?” Honestly, that question might be the most honest w… more

Question for those working in early careers recruitment.

I have nearly 10 years’ experience across graduate, internship and apprenticeship programmes but was recently made redundant and am exploring new opportunities.
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Anyone else lucky enough to work with colleagues who turn even the busiest days into a laugh?
I genuinely think the people you work with can make or break your day. When you’ve got a team that supports each other,… more

I started the week reading about more layoffs in big companies while profits are still strong. That always creates interesting conversations internally. People ask me, “If companies are doing well, why are … more

Are there any jobs here that hire people without any experience? I am a graduating student looking for a remote job to cover my school expenses and transition into a professional career.

Hi guys - what has been anybody's experience transitioning from HR to CSM? I'm beginning to feel the burn out from the revolving door of putting our fires in the world of HR, with a huge lacki… more

If a company doesn't have an HR staff, is it considered a red flag company?

What’s the best piece of career advice someone has given you that actually made a difference? I’d love to hear what it was and how it helped you in your role or career progression.

What are some deal breakers for you when you're deciding whether or not to apply for a job? For me, I refuse to apply to any job listing that's been open for over four weeks. I feel like this … more

Lately I’ve noticed how much emotional labor HR/TA teams are carrying - supporting burnout, navigating leadership expectations, managing change, while still keeping the operational side moving. Some weeks we’re strategist, c… more

How is your org effectively managing your remote employees? Our management team seems to think they are not getting the most out of our remote workers, so we either need to find better methods of mana… more

Hello,

Can anyone share their interview experience at Thales France, for an HR position? Thank you