Human Resources

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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

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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

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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.

Where do you see the biggest bottlenecks in your hiring process? Personally I feel that speed, to some extent, in hiring often reflects internal alignment more than recruiter efficiency.

At ASTES, we work in a structured, collaborative environment focused on US healthcare operations. Most teams work onsite, enabling closer coordination, faster learning, and stronger process alignment.… more

The managers have been meeting to discuss layoffs. But I haven't been included in these meetings. I'm the head of the HR department, why wouldn't they want me to be a part of these discuss… more

How are people managing job searching these days? I’ve applied to about 20 jobs and have solid experience but it’s been really quiet. I live in NYC and haven’t heard anything

At the end of one of the hardest days this week, someone said, “I do not know how you stay calm.” The truth is, sometimes I am not. But you learn to hold it together for everyone else. I think a lot o… more

I gotta stay away from the Community Bowls. I get too wrapped up and forget to look for work. HAHA

I’ve been part of discussions where “culture fit” quietly meant “similar to the team.” It’s rarely said out loud, but it shapes hiring more than we admit. HR tries to challenge it, but not always successful… more

Hi guys, whats your opinion about lulusan S2 dengan pengalaman magang di beberapa company?
Are you guys gonna accept orang yang ngelamar ini?

Real scenario question: A manager says, “I don’t have time for regular 1:1s.”


If this were in your org, how would you coach them?

One uncomfortable truth I’ve learned: fairness and consistency don’t always coexist. The more exceptions you make for individuals, the harder it is to maintain a sense of fairness across the organization.more

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I’m a Case Manager trying to transition into HR or Talent Acquisition. I was a front desk manager while in college for almost 2 yrs and helped with training, documents and payroll. I lov… more