Human Resources

Who else had to spend the week explaining to employees that federal holidays aren't guaranteed paid days off unless you actually work for the government? We're an HVAC company and our area has… more

The best manager I ever worked with was not the smartest person in the room. They were the one who made everyone else feel comfortable enough to contribute. I think we sometimes confuse confidence wit… more

Hi everyone! I'm an L&D/Talent Development professional with 12 years of experience, recently relocated to Las Vegas, NV from Vietnam. I have full work authorization in the US.
CPTD | SHRM-CP | ICF PCC
I'd lo… more

Do you think people leave because of pay, or because of how pay makes them feel? I have had conversations where the amount itself was not the biggest issue. It was the feeling of not being recognised,… more

What’s one tradition or practice that has strengthened your workplace culture?

For us it seems to be regular opportunities for employees to recognize each other.

We let the managers handle most of the hiring for their own departments, and let me tell you, this is such a nightmare. Some department heads are fine and understand they need to hire qualified candid… more

The best manager I ever worked with was not the smartest person in the room. They were the one who made everyone else feel comfortable enough to contribute. I think we sometimes confuse confidence wit… more

Where do you think AI adds the most value in HR today?

My opinion: Administrative work and data analysis, not relationship-building.

What does burnout actually look like where you work? I rarely see someone suddenly reach breaking point. More often, it is the colleague who stops laughing, stops volunteering ideas, or starts saying,… more

I'm struggling with how to roll out and enforce a no nuts policy in our office. A new hire insists her nut allergy is so severe that the office has to be nut free. Now I have to prevent 132 adults… more

What’s the most valuable employee feedback you’ve ever received?

My takeaway? Employees usually notice problems long before leadership does.

If you could only invest in one retention strategy next year, what would it be?

My choice - Manager development.

First time I don't mind seeing a large corporation cutting jobs. I kind of hope this is a sign the whole industry is in trouble. On another note, do you think the people who work at tobacco companies feel bad abo… more

🤔 Do you actually enjoy your job, or is it just something that pays the bills?

Hey,
I recently graduated in industrial and Org psychology and have about 6months full time experience in learning and development design. I am trying to look for a proper transition into recruiting an… more

Has anyone here worked in talent acquisition as a lead and successfully transitioned into an implementation manager role?

Do you have an idea on how much your org is paying for AI features each month? We're paying close to $12,000 just on recruiting and onboarding AI software. I know all departments are being forced … more

What kind of incentives or tactics have you guys how success with when it comes to getting your team to take those employee satisfaction surveys? We're in a contest and it's based off how our … more

We have our candidates do their first interview via video. We send them prompts and they record their answers. But lately I've been having trouble telling those applicants who record their own ans… more

Has anyone else reached the stage where a completely free weekend feels more exciting than making plans? A few years ago I would have been looking for somewhere to go. Now I get excited by a slow morn… more

I remember when digital records felt like a future problem. Now we are talking about a future where administrative roles, clinical workflows and workforce skills could look very different within a few… more

Hello, to all of the other professional adults in here. How often do you actually make it to the dentist? I make appointments for my kids and husband to visit the dentist every 6 months, but if I thin… more

What’s a lesson you learned the hard way in HR?
I feel delaying difficult conversations rarely makes them easier.

Sometimes I think the NHS is held together by spreadsheets, goodwill and people doing their absolute best. Watching teams work through thousands of rescheduled appointments this week has been a remind… more

Here’s the situation: A manager says an employee isn’t performing, but there’s very little documentation.
If it were you, what would your next step be?

What’s one employee perk that’s overrated?
My thoughts? Fancy office amenities that don’t address actual employee needs.

Question for HR and recruiting professionals.

I lost my job in April and have been interviewing since. During one phone screen, I paused briefly to give thoughtful answers. The recruiter repeatedly interrupted, as… more

My day is off to a great start. Please note that I typed that with a heaping load of sarcasm. The owner I work for wants me to type and distribute a new policy forbidding our employees from deleting m… more

In your opinion is it better to hire for culture fit or culture add?

My perspective - culture add. Strong teams benefit from diverse perspectives.

I feel that trying to be liked instead of trying to be effective is a mistake many first-time managers make.

What’s the most common mistake you see first-time managers make?

The CEO I work for is so ridiculous. His latest thing is freaking out when someone takes their birthday off. He thinks it's childish for someone to want to take their birthday off. I can't fig… more

I've been hearing a lot about this SSI on LinkedIn and it is concerning. So, apparently SSI is considered a ranking system of Social Selling Index that rates your personal brand on LinkedIn. If it… more

How many tabs do you currently have open in your life? Not just on your laptop. Mentally. Work projects, family responsibilities, things you forgot to do, life admin, random worries at 2am. Some days … more

Many people view HR less as an "employee advocate" and more as a function that balances employee concerns against the organization's goals and risks. When are the employees going to have… more

Has anyone ever been within a job and it is just not the right fit. Currently I am an hr generalist but used to be an hr mgr and now trying to go back is so hard. I have a supervisor who feels she ne… more

💭 If you were let go from your job tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd do?

When joining a few years ago, the culture was really friendly and engaging. It has since drastically gone downhill and staff turnover is extremely high. Change in management is very toxic. Management … more

The older I get, the more I appreciate colleagues who make work easier rather than more impressive. The people who share information, help without being asked, and make difficult days feel a bit light… more