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Why employ HR expertise if you choose to not listen or think you know better despite having no bloody knowledge? Is it because you can then say ah but HR said - even when we didn’t? Is it because companies can simply hide behind the fact they have an HR team and can reassign blame when they don’t even engage for advice? Simply put we are not a whipping post to be used when poor decisions are made without consultation. We work hard to hone our craft and we should be respected for it not just rolled out when the 💩 hits the fan after you ignore or bypass us. We are solution focussed advisors well versed in balancing risk. Start listening stop dumping!

When #employees have concerns, whether it’s an issue with a #toxicmanager or uncivil behavior from someone else on their team, they aren’t turning to #HR, according to a new study. This finding points to an ongoing issue for HR. In this insightful article, Joseph Grenny and Derek Cullimore lay out three ways that HR managers can support people — as coaches, mentors, and mediators — and restore employee trust. Harvard Business Review https://lnkd.in/gmHwUjXh

If we're being really honest. There's something in HR that none of us are really big fans of... When conflict escalates into a full-blown disciplinary or grievance 😣 Yes, we handle them with care, but there's often conflict and negative energy to deal with, and there's always a way the situation could've been avoided. In 'lean' or systems thinking terms, we understand the concept of 'waste demand' in a system and fundamentally believe it is critical for HR to add value. Of course, people are people and these situations always have (and probably always will) happen. But, we're much more motivated by and interested in setting-up teams for success and trying to prevent these types of people problems from arising in the first place. Can we create an environment where everyone feels heard, seen and secure enough to move past bigger challenges? We think so. Do you? #workplaceconflicts #hr #businessdevelopment

Integrity is paramount in the field of Human Resources (HR) and holds immense importance for several reasons: 1. Trust and Credibility: When HR professionals demonstrate honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior, employees and stakeholders trust the HR department and the organization as a whole. 2. Ethical Decision-Making: HR often deals with sensitive information and critical decision-making. Upholding integrity ensures that decisions are based on fairness, legality, and what is right for both the employees and the organization. 3. Employee Relations: Employees rely on HR to address their concerns and provide a fair and impartial platform for dispute resolution. Demonstrating integrity in handling employee grievances fosters a positive workplace culture and promotes employee satisfaction. 4. Organizational Culture: HR sets the tone for the organizational culture. Integrating integrity into the culture reinforces ethical behavior at all levels and promotes a workplace where values are upheld. 5. Leadership and Influence: HR professionals often act as influencers and advisors to leadership. Integrity in their actions and recommendations ensures that they provide sound, ethical guidance that aligns with the organization's values and long-term sustainability. #integrity #trust #hr #values #leadership #workethics

Integrity is paramount in the field of Human Resources (HR) and holds immense importance for several reasons:   1. Trust and Credibility: When HR professionals demonstrate honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior, employees and stakeholders trust the HR department and the organization as a whole.   2. Ethical Decision-Making: HR often deals with sensitive information and critical decision-making. Upholding integrity ensures that decisions are based on fairness, legality, and what is right for both the employees and the organization.   3. Employee Relations: Employees rely on HR to address their concerns and provide a fair and impartial platform for dispute resolution. Demonstrating integrity in handling employee grievances fosters a positive workplace culture and promotes employee satisfaction.   4. Organizational Culture: HR sets the tone for the organizational culture. Integrating integrity into the culture reinforces ethical behavior at all levels and promotes a workplace where values are upheld.   5. Leadership and Influence: HR professionals often act as influencers and advisors to leadership. Integrity in their actions and recommendations ensures that they provide sound, ethical guidance that aligns with the organization's values and long-term sustainability. #integrity #trust #hr

Yesterday I attended a LinkedIn live event hosted by Catherine Mattice, MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP and guest speaker David Liddle FRSA MBA on the Future of HR. I was fascinated by the discussion exploring the dichotomous approach to problem-solving of the modern-day HR professional. The inflection point stands between a people-based and a process-based approach. I strongly resonated with the points put forward by the speakers when they mentioned that an emphasis on following procedures and policies almost removes the 'humanity' from workplace issues when cases of harassment are reduced to mere procedures. This approach further fosters toxicity instead of addressing the root of the problem. Instead, emphasis should be placed on a people-first approach, where HR professionals free themselves from being an extension of the corporate world and drive change to create an environment of psychological safety. They should collaborate to build ally ship within the workplace. As for the future of HR, the speakers suggested that if HR professionals continue down the path of solely implementing procedures and adhering to bureaucratic standards, HR professionals may become obsolete very soon. Humans are innately complex and multidimensional, so it's no surprise that the approach to each conflict should be tailored rather than bound to a rigid procedure to achieve the healthiest outcome. I really enjoyed witnessing the discussion and look forward to learning more in the future! #HR #Culture #Management

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