How Do You Handle a Colleague Who Constantly Critiques Your HR Work?

I'm working with an IT company in Gujarat. One employee always argues that I haven't drafted letters properly or finds some mistakes in my work. However, my work is perfect, and my letter drafting is correct. My boss tells both of us that we are right. He wants to balance both sides, but I feel bad because, as HR, I know the rules and regulations. So why is he/she teaching me on the floor?

Please give me suggestions.

Regards,
Jazz Pearl

Dear Jazz,

If your colleague criticizes your drafting, you should not feel bad about it. Constructive criticism is better than false praise. In fact, by taking a neutral stand, your manager is doing more harm than good. He should have guided you on taking a course on "Business Writing." Is your manager also not good at drafting? Why is your colleague doing what your manager is supposed to do?

Learning Drafting is a Lifelong Process

Although I conduct training on "Business Writing Skills," many times I also end up making mistakes.

Regarding your drafting, your post indicates your poor drafting skills. The way you have written your post shows that you have a long way to go in improving your drafting skills. Instead of holding a grudge against your colleague, take their feedback sportingly and seriously. Keep notes on the tips provided. Do not repeat those mistakes. You need to learn not only the structure of business writing but also grammar.

You requested feedback on how to handle critiques from other members but received more criticism. I have also criticized you, but what I wrote is in your interest.

If you do not develop your drafting skills, they will surely hold back your growth. Leadership requires not only reading between the lines but also writing between the lines. Forget about writing in between; currently, you struggle with writing the lines themselves. What does this portend?

Ok...

Regards,
Dinesh V Divekar

I fully endorse the views of Dinesh. It is true that Jazz could not recognize a couple of mistakes in the said post, which are a true reflection of the fact that every human being tends to believe in their perfection in delusion. I also suggest Jazz introspect on healthy and positive criticism for their own improvement.

Very true, Mr. Divekar. Very often, our instant reaction to criticism is that 'we' are correct, and the 'others' are unjustified in their criticism. Many of us believe that we are perfect and are incapable of making mistakes. This is not a healthy attitude towards life and certainly not helpful on the professional front. This attitude closes the mind to learning and hinders development.

Ms. Jigna Gohel, as HR professionals, our knowledge of the policies and processes may be impeccable, but we also need to be able to communicate the same effectively. Incorrect grammar leads to ineffective communication. Also, people relate good language skills with effectiveness and capability. So, it would do you a lot of good to work on your grammar and language skills.

In your best interests,
Radhika

Dear Jazzz,

I have reviewed your query and identified several mistakes. For example:
1. Addressing seniors should always be done with respect. Using "Hello" does not convey the necessary respect.
2. The first letter of a new sentence should always be capitalized.

Please ensure correctness in your writing.

Sanjay Thombare