Celebrating 3000 Appreciations: How Engaging with HR Queries Transformed My Learning Journey

A journey of learning in this forum

HR topics deal with human beings and how to do the best for them and get the best out of them. Man is more important than the machine. If HR embodies this principle in real-life dealings, the productivity level of all organizations will shoot up.

My journey in this forum has helped me learn so much about HR practices from many learned members and more so from queries by members. Finding out suitable answers to queries has put me on a learning path.

The database of answers in the forum is indeed vast. Much could be learned by using the search button and framing the right questions. If the query is clear, you will get the right answers.

Today, I have crossed 3000 appreciations, which makes me happy that my skills and knowledge have improved and answers have been helpful to querists and other members who use this forum.

I hope to continue learning and posting queries/answers, which itself makes one more informed.

Congratulations to Mr. Nathrao

Congratulations, Mr. Nathrao, on receiving over 3000 appreciations from around 4400 posts. While we don't post our answers solely for appreciation, such recognition provides gratification. Each appreciation reflects a critical analysis and understanding of our post by the individual, whether the questioner or someone else. It also motivates us to be empathetic by investing sufficient time in research, lateral thinking, and effective presentation that meets the perception and exact needs of the particular questioner.

The fact that you have given more than 1600 appreciations to others equally supports my statement. By appreciating others, our learning curve becomes steeper. I enjoy your posts because they are always brief, polite, written in simple language, and imbued with practical wisdom. Let the journey continue!

Best Practices for Engaging with CiteHR

I have seen the best way to get the most out of CiteHR is to:

1) Post queries in simple language.
2) Clearly spell out doubts or queries.
3) While grammar may not be vital because not everyone may know English well, the question must be clear and detailed.
4) The querist must try to give feedback in the forum so that posters and other readers are aware of the practical utility of the answers provided.
5) Finally, queries must be framed in a polite and friendly manner to inspire people to research and provide suitable answers.

CiteHR indeed has a wide database that is useful from an HR perspective and generally covers a myriad of query types. I have enjoyed my journey and learned a lot in the past 8 years.

What is touching about your post is the keenness for continuous learning and appreciation for others. You have also touched on a point of vital importance. Generally, there is no feedback received from the querist regarding the outcome of the advice given by seniors. It would be quite an encouraging experience to know whether the advice was implemented. While general appreciation or thanks by itself is important, specific feedback, if received, would be much more satisfying.

Hearty congratulations and I look forward to seeing your contributions in the future too.

Regards, Vinayak Nagarkar HR and Employee Relations Consultant