There's no HR for HR.
Consider it: Who does HR go to when having issues? Their own supervisor? Who does HR go to while seeking guidance on the most proficient method to advocate for themselves?
And while some people might argue that HR doesn't need HR – after all, aren't they supposed to be the experts on all things work-related? – the truth is a lot more convoluted.
Here are just some of the reasons why being an expert in the People field doesn't preclude you from needing support:
- It's easier to advocate for others than yourself. In HR, you spend so much of your time thinking about how to help others, you can forget that you're an employee who needs support and empowerment, too.
- Things like asking for a raise can get tricky. With more power comes more responsibility, and most HR professionals will be keenly aware of how much access to data they have – and the fear of coming across as abusing that power. I can't tell you how many HR professionals I've talked to who worry about improperly leveraging the information they have when asking for a raise – and end up short-changing themselves as a result.
- Challenges are easier to analyze from the outside. Anyone who's ever worked with a skilled HR partner or executive coach knows that eureka moment where you realize how obvious the solution was all along – and how wildly you danced around it until a good coach helped nudge you in the right direction.
- Sometimes, you just need someone to check in on you and show support. Yep – even HR.
HR teams often deal with difficult and emotionally draining challenges daily.
Article taken from LinkedIn (posted by Nisha Thakran Senior Human Resource Executive)
Thought worth sharing.
From India, Madras
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1015Consider it: Who does HR go to when having issues? Their own supervisor? Who does HR go to while seeking guidance on the most proficient method to advocate for themselves?
And while some people might argue that HR doesn't need HR – after all, aren't they supposed to be the experts on all things work-related? – the truth is a lot more convoluted.
Here are just some of the reasons why being an expert in the People field doesn't preclude you from needing support:
- It's easier to advocate for others than yourself. In HR, you spend so much of your time thinking about how to help others, you can forget that you're an employee who needs support and empowerment, too.
- Things like asking for a raise can get tricky. With more power comes more responsibility, and most HR professionals will be keenly aware of how much access to data they have – and the fear of coming across as abusing that power. I can't tell you how many HR professionals I've talked to who worry about improperly leveraging the information they have when asking for a raise – and end up short-changing themselves as a result.
- Challenges are easier to analyze from the outside. Anyone who's ever worked with a skilled HR partner or executive coach knows that eureka moment where you realize how obvious the solution was all along – and how wildly you danced around it until a good coach helped nudge you in the right direction.
- Sometimes, you just need someone to check in on you and show support. Yep – even HR.
HR teams often deal with difficult and emotionally draining challenges daily.
Article taken from LinkedIn (posted by Nisha Thakran Senior Human Resource Executive)
Thought worth sharing.
From India, Madras
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After all, it is human feelings at work. When interacting with fellow colleagues or people from other departments, your job role does not matter. HR professionals can and should interact with colleagues and employees who resonate with them to share their feelings, emotions, successes, failures, challenges, etc., and exchange ideas or suggestions. Best wishes...
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Dear All,
The HR team deals with the feelings and emotions of all employees to achieve desired results. They have to strike a balance between employees' and management's requirements, working with integrity, the values of the organization, and the needs of the business.
The HR team is responsible for providing support for employees' well-being, growth, and work-life balance. At times, they must make tough decisions in the interest of the business with a broader perspective.
While the HR team is made up of human beings, they have the expertise to manage situations according to HR policies and the organization's rules and regulations. It is crucial for them to avoid favoritism, nepotism, and unnecessary networking within the organization.
Kind regards,
From India, Delhi
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The HR team deals with the feelings and emotions of all employees to achieve desired results. They have to strike a balance between employees' and management's requirements, working with integrity, the values of the organization, and the needs of the business.
The HR team is responsible for providing support for employees' well-being, growth, and work-life balance. At times, they must make tough decisions in the interest of the business with a broader perspective.
While the HR team is made up of human beings, they have the expertise to manage situations according to HR policies and the organization's rules and regulations. It is crucial for them to avoid favoritism, nepotism, and unnecessary networking within the organization.
Kind regards,
From India, Delhi
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