Women in HR

Has anyone ever come across language barrier issues between staff or external customers you have to deal with?
I had to deal with this man today who was Romanian and didn’t speak barely any English and stru… more

In Friday's team meeting, I attempted active listening. Instead of planning my snack choices (it was lunchtime!), I actually focused on my colleagues. Although, im always conscious of looking that… more

I read anonymous staff feedback last week and knew exactly who wrote it. Not because of what they said, but because they've tried saying it before.

When people stop speaking up openly, we've already lost s… more

I heard someone say, "She's just really confident" about a woman who was assertive in a meeting.

Would we have said the same about a man? Probably not.

What subtle bias have you seen latel… more

Does anyone have any advice for preparing for work on a Monday morning?
I am dreading this week….. only because I have come back off annual leave middle of the week and I have one full week and I’m off again. more

Question I have a new hr manager (a little over 2 months) and I had mentioned about going to my psychiatrist and that I went back on an antidepressant. I mentioned this bc I was taking off one afterno… more

Has anyone heard of the new law coming into effect from October 2025 regarding confidentiality? I would love to hear how other HR companies and legal professionals or anyone effected are preparing for… more

During a tense meeting, emotions ran high. I recalled the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) and encouraged open dialogue. Acknowledging feelings transformed frustration into a constructive dis… more

Hi everyone! 👋 As women in HR, we often find ourselves walking the line between being empathetic leaders and strong advocates for policy and people. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how we can be bold in our role… more

I spent an hour trying to explain to finance why hiring someone two months later isn't actually saving us money.

Delayed recruitment doesn't just save salary, it creates stress, burnout, and turnover.
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After a rejuvenating annual leave, I'm stepping back into the office today with a mix of excitement and hesitation. The break helped me recharge, but now I face a mountain of emails and tasks! How… more

I've seen people judged too quickly during probation. Some just need a better mentor, not a P45.

I think probation should be about support, not silent evaluation.

What would make the first 3 months … more

I’ve had a week off annual leave and come back today and been completely bombarded by 2 colleagues whilst I was away, ringing my phone multiple times a day following up with a text message etc….. and the mi… more

I've helped hundreds of people plan their careers, but I rarely stop to think about my own.

Sometimes in HR, we're so focused on others that we forget to grow too.

How do you prioritise your own… more

We have a team member who sometimes decides to work from home outside of their set days, causing confusion and affecting team dynamics. How do you handle situations when someone isn't following th… more

I felt guilty booking annual leave last week, even though I needed it.

Why does it feel like taking time off means letting people down?

How do we fix the culture of overworking without saying we already… more

How do your employers contribute in a way to help working in such scorching temperatures? My office can be so stuffy and i find it so irritating so my boss can be very flexible and let me work from ho… more

My company currently uses voice of the employee through Adp to send communications to employees. We used to use something called Zipwhip but I think it went away completely. We have the Workforce Now … more

With this heat wave, working in the office has been quite a challenge. The rising temperatures seem to cause short tempers and make it harder to concentrate. How do you keep your cool and maintain pro… more

A couple of weeks ago, I worked on launching a new app, but I faced challenges with teamwork. During brainstorming sessions, I felt that many team members weren't putting the effortnin, which made… more

I walked into a room this week and realised I was the only woman and the only HR person.

Both come with assumptions I’ve had to push through.

What helps you stand your ground when you feel outnumbered?

Has anyone had any experiences with difficult and awkward colleagues? I have an awkward colleague that is really hard to get on with as I find it so difficult as in my past 2 jobs I have met the most loveli… more

I've just been thinking about a time when I received feedback about not communicating effectively in team meetings. At first, it stung, but then I realised it was an opportunity to grow. It pushed… more

Could anyone give any advice on how an employee can effectively approach wage or pay rise negotiations, and what steps they should take to prepare to talk and ask management?

I'm thinking about how important mentorship is for career growth. I've had some great mentors who helped me along the way. How has mentorship affected your work life? Have you ever been a ment… more

I’m intrigued…… Has anyone got an unspoken rule in their office that everyone seems to follow but no one ever talks about it?

I looked at my job title this week and laughed. doesn't mention the coaching, crisis-handling, or career counselling I do daily.

HR roles are so much more than what's written on paper.

What does… more

As I prepare to go on annual leave tomorrow, I can't help but feel the pressure of tying up all the loose ends! From handing over tasks to my team to ensuring all urgent emails are addressed, it c… more

Today was super busy when I got to the office, it was a full house with everyone in, so a lot of people were talking to one another and on the phone and the noise was just defending! I found it so overwhelm… more

Recently, I had a conversation with an employee who was uncertain about their career direction. As an HR professional, it was a reminder of the importance of supporting employee growth. It’s rewarding… more

I spent hours this week quietly de-escalating tension in a team. No one noticed. That's how I knew it worked.

Not all outcomes are visible, but they matter.

What's something you've done that… more

I was asked to "stick to the policy" on something that felt completely unfair.

I believe policies guide us, but people need us to think.

Have you ever bent a rule for the right reason?

An interesting conversation I had today about work life/ annual leave balance.
My opinion is I think it does you well mentally to detach from work on annual leave as this is your time to relax and not worry about… more

Hey there. Any advice for someone looking to switch from the DEI field to HR. I know a lot of companies are re-evaluating their priorities and commitments, and I want to prepare myself just in case. A… more

I looked up at 4pm and realised I hadn't eaten or taken a breath between Teams calls.

If HR is meant to support wellbeing, we need to start by protecting our own.

How do you build breathing space in… more

I've started leading a team on a new project through Microsoft Teams, and it's been rewarding! But I miss the quick brainstorming sessions we had in person. How do you keep creativity and conn… more

I had three people cry in my office last week. None of them work in my team. I cant have another week like that this week.

Sometimes HR is just the only place people feel safe. That's an honour, but it's h… more

Does anyone else feel like the weekends go within a blink of an eye and before you know it your back at work! Oh how nice it would be to work 4 days a week and have 3 days off for rest!
Has anyone’s employe… more

I came across a warning: Gen‑Z NHS staff are more dissatisfied than ever, with stress and pay concerns rising.

I feel we need fresh career paths and flexible options to keep them.

What are your best ide… more

I was shocked to learn NHS 999 call handlers are leaving in droves-burnout and trauma are driving them out.

As HR, we need clear, early mental-health support.

I'm asking: are we checking in soon enough?
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