Human Resources

Is there such a thing as over preparing for the PHR?

I feel that sometimes our HR initiatives fail not because they’re bad—but because they’re overcomplicated. What’s something you’ve simplified that worked better?

There are situations where employees believe speaking up will lead to change, but past experiences suggest otherwise. HR encourages feedback, but rebuilding trust takes much longer than collecting it.
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What’s your approach when a “top performer” is negatively impacting team morale?
I feel like usually long-term, culture impact outweighs short-term performance.

I graduated with an associate's degree from a top two-year college in Japan, built a 10-year career at a prestigious company. I never considered pursuing bachelor's degree since it didn't … more

Is anyone attending the HRUnite conference in Frankenmuth, MI in July?

This week has been a lot of listening. Pay frustration. Health worries. Workload...Nothing dramatic on paper. But heavy in real life. HR is not always about fixing things. Sometimes it is just not let… more

I’m at a bit of a crossroads professionally. I’ve been offered two positions one full time the other contract with a possibility of going permanent after a probationary period of 4 months. The contra… more

Should HR be more focused on employee advocacy or business outcomes?

I feel like it has to be both—or you lose credibility on either side.

I’ve noticed that “urgent hiring” often leads to compromised decisions. Roles get filled quickly, but the long-term impact shows up months later. HR feels that pressure, even when timelines aren’t realistic… more

Would I be abusing my power if I instituted a policy preventing people from using the company's microwave to heat up their ungodly smelly lunches? One guy, is trying to be a bodybuilder, so he eat… more

Hi everyone,

I’m 60 days into my new job as an HR ops admin. For context I was laid off for 5 months from a job I really enjoyed. I was an HR generalist for a start up company and worked remotely since… more

The best cultures I’ve seen are very clear on what they don’t tolerate. How do you define and reinforce boundaries in your culture?

I can feel it building this week. Not loud complaints, just quieter conversations, side comments, people doing the maths out loud. That kind of frustration does not explode straight away. It sits... n… more

Hello everyone,

I am seeking advice on entering HR without work experience. I hold a BCom and a CIPD-accredited MSc in HRM from Aston University (Jan 2026), with Excel and Python skills. I have been applying for H… more

Hi everyone,

I could really use some perspective from people who’ve been through something similar.

The last few months at work have been… a lot. Our company recently got unionized, negotiations are ongoing, … more

Hi all… i’ve been tasked with launching an ESL program. Has anyone done so before do you have any advice on program structure and or funding? I’ve done some basic research but just wanna see what else… more

We are a 35‑person company with mostly local employees and three remote employees. We hold mandatory quarterly meetings, followed by voluntary company outings. Recently, an outing began at 3 p.m., and… more

I want to preface this post by saying, pot is legal in our state, so I think my hands are tied legally. But the 4/20 aftermath has been out of control this year. 14 people called in "sick" t… more

When there’s no structure and when someone is in a title of management, but does not know what they are doing how does one move special when someone doesn’t have a degree?

What tools do you use to determine wage ranges and when conducting a compensation analysis?

I’ve had moments where employees expected HR to advocate strongly for them, while leadership expected HR to protect business interests. Being trusted by both sides at once isn’t always possible.
Who do… more

We have been pulled into supporting a vaccination rollout locally, and it is one of those moments where everything speeds up. Rotas shift. People get moved. Plans change quickly. On paper it is a publ… more

What’s one thing candidates care about now that they didn’t 5 years ago? I feel like it’s definitely flexibility and mental health care.

There is a lot of talk right now about keeping people in work and making workplaces more inclusive. I had someone tell me this week, “I do not want to leave, I just cannot keep up like this.” That is … more

How to politely tell manager that these weekly 30 minute (which go on to about 90 minute) meetings are not worth it?

We have weekly 30 minute meetings which are meant for discussing tech stuff but my b… more

I had a conversation where I was explaining the 3.3% uplift, and I could see the disappointment before I finished speaking. You can explain tax, bands, backpay… but you cannot explain away how someone… more

I’ve seen performance ratings influenced by team quotas rather than individual contribution. Someone has to fall into each category, even if it doesn’t fully reflect reality. HR manages the process, but doe… more

👀What’s a sure fire way a leader can kill a team's morale?

We got the word, we're cutting jobs in the CSR and dispatch departments. Now that we have AI software that can "handle" a lot of these tasks, the owners don't see the need in paying … more

There's nothing like trying to enjoy a beautiful, sunny Sunday afternoon, and all of a sudden, you hear the faint sound of a Team's notification going off in the background. When I checked my … more

There are times when HR knows an employee is underpaid compared to the market, but can’t fix it immediately due to internal constraints. Having that knowledge and not being able to act on it creates real te… more

How can I talk to the CFO about boundaries? He does this weird thing where he gets close to employees, so he can stare into their eyes. He is checking for discoloration that might indicate if they'… more

A coworker takes intermittent FMLA with short notice and takes FMLA to turn two-day weekends into three-day and three-day weekends into four-day weekends. Also I believe the employee is actually worki… more

Has your company stopped posting salary ranges on its job openings? It's my job to post the job openings other departments send me, but I've noticed over the past few months that these job des… more

I’ve noticed that when budgets get tight, learning and development is often the first thing to go, even in companies that promote growth. It makes you question how real that commitment was to begin with.more

This week felt like being pulled in every direction. Strikes. Pay questions. Financial pressure. Staffing gaps. And then someone sits down and just needs you to listen. There is no pause between one i… more

An employee calls in, saying they can't come in because they need to take their cat to the vet. Is this an acceptable reason for someone to miss work or even an important meeting?

What causes more turnover in your org?
A. Compensation
B. Leadership
C. Workload
D. Lack of growth

For us, leadership tends to be the biggest driver.