I’ve worked in HR for awhile now. Seems that neither Operations nor Staff appreciates the profession but gets upset if things go wrong. HR is a recognized college degree; it is a professionally certificated field; we often work long hours. Why so little respect?
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Why Does Human Resources Generate So Little Professional Respect?3 comments to Why Does Human Resources Generate So Little Professional Respect? |
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HR has traditionally been a department to avoid, for at least the past 40 years, cross corporations. Historically if you do some reading you will realize why. People are not promoted out of HR to lead the company. People that are problems in other departments are frequently “promoted into HR”. HR is there to protect the company, enforce HR policy (which is written for the company) not the employee. That is why HR is disliked by employees, and not respected by management outside HR. (retired IBM exec mgr/professor)
Working with a small software development company, I was able to know each individual. They trusted me to be fair. Since the company valued the employees my key role was employee retention. Keep the knowledge and skills. However, this must be done with the Company AND the employees in mind. Its a fine balancing act. Some respect is gained in being fair and keeping your integrity.
Training employees and management is key. Send them emails on staff related matters. Conduct weekly or monthly management meetings to discuss issues – prevention. Stop problems before they arise – and respect should follow….
Sorry, but most HR depts., look out for the employer …. NOT the employee