Women in HR

By 10am and I felt like I had done a full day — back-to-back emails, a payroll query, and two people at my desk with “urgent” issues. Mondays always seem to hit harder. It's 7pm and I am still tyi… more

Today was my first day at the new company, and I’m feeling pretty good about it! The people seem really nice, which definitely helps ease the nerves. The only downside? The drive is a bit of a pain, a… more

It is only 10am and I already feel like I have done a full day - back-to-back emails, a payroll query, and two people at my desk with "urgent" issues. Mondays always seem to hit harder. How … more

On a scale from 1-10 how positively does your teams culture support collaboration and growth?

HRBP QUESTION-Have any of you been or are currently an HRBP for a college:university? I have my initial zoom call on Monday and was wondering what tips, etc you feel are important to share. The last j… more

What is the most rewarding part of your HR role that has made a positive impact on you?

Today marks my last day at my job after 10 amazing years, and it’s been such an emotional day. I received some lovely cards and thoughtful gifts from colleagues. It’s hard to say goodbye to a place th… more

Does anyone use SixFifty? And if so, is it worth the cost?

Today I mediated a tough conversation between two team leads. Emotions ran high, but we ended with mutual respect and a clearer path forward. HR isn’t just policy—it’s people. Ever had to guide a conv… more

Has anyone experienced a small change your HR team made recently that had a surprisingly big impact on employees?

As I get ready to leave my job this Friday and start a new adventure on Monday, I can't help but feel a mix of excitement and guilt. My manager has been really rubbing it in, making me feel guilty… more

I had a new starter come in today and their laptop, logins, and ID badge were all missing. It made me cringe - first impressions matter so much. Do you remember your first day at a job? What made it m… more

Someone said, "You must love HR, you get to tell people what to do." If only they knew it is more about coaching, calming, and compromise than power. What is the biggest misconception people… more

My company is very chilled and I am trusted to work at home on my normal hours, I can go a day with not hearing from anyone which is nice to allow me to catch up on a load of tasks with no distractions but it als… more

We had an all-staff email go out yesterday that caused total panic because the wording was off. We had to spend hours calming everyone down. What was the email you ask? subject line "Immediate Te… more

Happy Wednesday, everyone! We’re halfway through the week, and I’m feeling the usual midweek slump. How do you all stay motivated during these busy days? I feel so stressed that brain switches off amd… more

Interesting topic of conversation for the day……

How does your company negotiate sick days? Do they pay you for them or do you have them unpaid? What are your companies rules?

Ive worked in 2 companies… more

It's one of those Mondays... everything feels urgent
... emails marked high priority, phone calls chasing, people at my desk waiting. I ended up skipping lunch (again). What is your go-to survival… more

As I enter my last week at my current workplace, I’m filled with mixed emotions, gratitude for the experiences I've gained and excitement for the new adventures ahead. From the projects I've l… more

It's 2am right now and I am worried about what I am going to have to deal with at work tomorrow. Monday's are never easy 😞 how do you deal with such anxiety?

Does anyone here have regular review check in meetings with their manager? This should be something that occurs regularly, but we’ve let them slip recently.

Any tips for how HR can strengthen a strong company culture in a hybrid or fully remote workplace?

How do you ask employees for Glassdoor or Indeed reviews? Does that fall to HR, Employer Brand, or another group?

We’ve done some outreach around milestones and through our Employee Resource Network groups, but i… more

What’s one way your company encourages employees to be brand advocates? I’m working on some campaigns and would love to hear what’s felt authentic vs. forced for you.

Should companies be allowed to monitor employees productivity on a tracking software system or does this cross the line into invading privacy and eroding trust?

What’s everyone’s opinions on this?

This heavy rain this week has been causing a lot of delays for some getting to work. Traffic is a mess, and it’s understandable! But is being late due to weather acceptable? Do you think employers sh… more

Today, my old manager surprised us by coming into the office and taking us out for lunch! He heard I was leaving and wanted to catch up one last time. It was great to reminisce and share a few laughs … more

I had a manager tell me, "It is only HR, it cannot be that stressful." Meanwhile, I had just come from a redundancy meeting that left me drained. I bit my tongue, but wow... it stung. Have y… more

Recently I’ve been struggling to stay focused on one task and I keep skipping between tasks, in the middle of one and then start something else before I finish the first one and this happens with mult… more

This week my focus is going to be positive. I am going to design a leadership programme that turns hesitant new managers into confident leaders. I need a reminder that HR is not just reactive - it can… more

It's funny how our office has become a hub for relationship advice! We're always sharing our thoughts on love and life. It comfort to have a support network here. The girls here have been govi… more

Got to my meeting and was asked if I was "just here to take notes" in a meeting I was actually leading. Women are still seen as admin far too often. What subtle stereotypes have you come acr… more

Does anyone have any effective strategies for HR professionals to handle irritating or difficult colleagues in the workplace while maintaining professionalism and fostering a positive work environment… more

I have seen leaders avoid difficult conversations by pushing them onto HR. When will people understand that leadership is not delegating discomfort, it is facing it. How do you handle leaders who expe… more

Wow, what a Monday morning! I'm buried in tasks—paying wages, sorting out training courses for those who didn’t pass, and the phone hasn’t stopped ringing. It’s one of those days where I wish I co… more

I have sat in meetings where redundancies were discussed like numbers on a spreadsheet. The truth no one says? Every number is a person, often a family. With NHS cuts hitting hard, how do you keep com… more

I had a work colleague “tell me off” the other day. I was having some light hearted banter with another work colleague (we have that type of relationship so we know it’s all love & banter) and thi… more

Today, I received a lovely surprise! An old colleague who left a year ago called the main line at work just to wish me luck in my new job. It was so thoughtful and really made my day. It’s nice to kno… more

Does anyone else find it challenging to manage employee performance reviews fairly while balancing both company expectations and individuals sensitivities? Does anyone have any techniques for the best… more