Human Resources

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Why would a company’s legal counsel contact a terminated employee? They fired her, in my opinion, simply for raising questions about best practices and work conditions. They emailed saying her final… more

I just watched a coworker/recruiter be terminated during a meeting and they disc her on the call and logged her out of all the systems. I gently commented i didnt think they could do that as she has t… more

These "graduations" are getting out of hand. Over the past few weeks, I've had to rework shifts for dozens of employees because their kids had midday prek, kindergarten, 5th grade, 8th g… more

God I had one of those today... Ersk me to the nth degree... Why do managers always say “Can you just sit in for support?” Then immediately go silent and look at HR to lead the entire difficult conver… more

I’ve been in meetings where leadership said they wanted honest employee feedback, then became visibly uncomfortable when they actually received it. HR often encourages openness while quietly managing reacti… more

My favourite workplace phrase is:
“It is not about me…”
And It is always about them. What's your favourite phrase?

I am a Canadian business bachelor student who is about to graduate in a few months. I did my exchange in Switzerland and I would love to work there after I graduate. I have been applying to internship… more

Are getting certifications actually helpful for our careers? I feel like most employers don't know these HR certifications are a thing, so do I need them?

Thoughts on having applicants take a basic writing and math test as part of the interview process? I'm sick of hiring these kids who seem to lack basic skills or need AI to write an email. I feel … more

A high-performing employee has become disengaged after being passed over for promotion. What would be your next move?

Hi, my husband and I own a vacation rental business and we’re currently looking for help reviewing, cleaning up, and organizing our QuickBooks bookkeeping. We’ve had some issues from previous bookkeep… more

One thing I’ve learned in HR is that consistency becomes hardest exactly when pressure increases. That’s also the moment employees pay the closest attention to how decisions are made.
What leadership b… more

How do you approach “culture fit” without unintentionally creating sameness? I prefer focusing on shared values instead of personality similarities.

I have a questionnaire below on the study I am doing for application and hiring research for North Forge Pathfinder program. This is for job seekers, recruiters, hiring managers and entrepreneurs. Would l… more

Some of the best retention strategies have nothing to do with compensation. What non-monetary factor has had the biggest impact in your organization?

I recently submitted a candidate that was qualified for a role. The HM looked at the video and passed on her before I even submitted the info. I asked why she said nothing just move on. The candidate … more

I had someone ask me today, “Can you keep this confidential?” Then proceeded to name every single person involved, the exact location, dates, screenshots, and witnesses. Babes… this is now an investig… more

I’ve noticed that employees often expect HR to challenge leadership more aggressively than HR realistically can. Influence exists, but authority has limits in many organizations.
Do people overestimate… more

What a Friday... You know something is going to happen when you hear "I do not want to cause drama..."

I knew immediately drama has already arrived. What's one phrase you know is going to… more

The amount of confidence people have when saying, “It will only take five minutes” needs to be studied scientifically. What was the last 'five mins" task you had?

Sometimes HR is expected to rebuild morale immediately after decisions that deeply affected employee trust. Culture recovery takes time, but expectations for quick fixes are always there.
How long does… more

Hi everyone, I’m hoping to start an informal discussion and learn from HR, recruitment, and hiring perspectives.

In your experience, what feels most broken or inefficient in today’s hiring process?

Is it applicatio… more

HR dept of one for 207 employees in California healthcare industry , is this feasible? While at the same time going thru leadership transition, restructuring of organization, implementing new systems… more

What’s one thing candidates consistently wish companies did better during interviews. My best guess is communication and follow-up timing.

Unlocked Phone Nightmare: Legal or Fired?

An employee leaves their personal phone at work with no passcode. A manager picks it up to find the owner, but snoops, finds texts/emails slamming them to friends, screenshots them all sent during work time… more

I’ve seen organizations roll out wellbeing initiatives while teams were simultaneously overwhelmed with deadlines. Employees notice when support messages don’t match daily expectations.
Can workplace w… more

I’m looking at purchasing either Payscale or BetterComp for our comp and job arch management. Would love to hear your feedback. What works well? (System, capabilities, consulting, value, data). What d… more

As an HR professional, it’s frustrating to qualify for a role, interview well, and still not get a chance. Companies sometimes expect candidates to already know every internal process before day one. … more

HR is wild because one minute I am discussing a complex staffing issue and the next someone asks if a colleague’s “aggressive typing” counts as bullying.
Honestly, some days I do not know if I am in HR… more

Maybe this is a different approach but instead of talking about what works or how to make changes maybe we as a profession can ask a bit different if a question. What is not working in HR for and why?… more

Does your org require employees to stay so many years before they're vested and eligible for their 401k match? This is only my third job, but the first two companies I worked for didn't have t… more

There’s an uncomfortable reality in HR: sometimes the employees doing the most work aren’t the ones best at self-promotion. Visibility still matters more than many companies admit.
Do strong performers… more

Has anyone experienced this?:
A job interviewer (head of HR) is rude & condescending & tries to usher you out of the building, with we’ve-just-started-interviews-and-will-be-in-touch-do-you-need-to-use-the-restroom-be… more

I tend to feel work policies reveal leadership trust issues more than productivity issues. Agree or disagree?

I had a manager say, “Can we skip the process just this once?”
That sentence ages me spiritually every single time.

👀 Has the state of the job market changed how you feel about your current job?

What is your go to ice breaker for meetings? I’ve been given the order to start running Monday morning staff meetings. These will be at 8am, so I need creative ways to get everyone pumped.

I once watched an employee get labeled “negative” simply because they consistently raised difficult but valid concerns. It made me realize how easily honesty can be mistaken for resistance in some workplace… more