Comments on: 10 Ways to Know When It's Time to Get Out of HR http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/03/18/10-ways-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-out-of-hr/ Know More HR. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:47:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Niroshan http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/03/18/10-ways-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-out-of-hr/comment-page-1/#comment-2038 Niroshan Sun, 06 Dec 2009 07:22:35 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/03/18/10-ways-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-out-of-hr/#comment-2038 Greetings from Sri Lanka Fantastic set Frank. My addition - "when you know the accounting principles have changed and the balance sheet of the company shows HR as a liability - then its time to quit" !! cheers Niroshan Silva Past President HR association. Greetings from Sri Lanka

Fantastic set Frank. My addition – “when you know the accounting principles have changed and the balance sheet of the company shows HR as a liability – then its time to quit” !!

cheers
Niroshan Silva
Past President HR association.

]]> By: Suzanne Enright http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/03/18/10-ways-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-out-of-hr/comment-page-1/#comment-2037 Suzanne Enright Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:28:12 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/03/18/10-ways-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-out-of-hr/#comment-2037 Another great list! I agree with a lot of replies - number 10 is so important, also number 5. Sometimes it seems to me that in the journey to the table people are so focused on looking upward they forget what HR is about - the people they are responsible for taking care of. Suzanne Another great list! I agree with a lot of replies – number 10 is so important, also number 5. Sometimes it seems to me that in the journey to the table people are so focused on looking upward they forget what HR is about – the people they are responsible for taking care of.
Suzanne

]]> By: Don’t next year’s fat cats need the calories now? « Don’t Compromise! http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/03/18/10-ways-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-out-of-hr/comment-page-1/#comment-2036 Don’t next year’s fat cats need the calories now? « Don’t Compromise! Tue, 12 May 2009 14:55:00 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/03/18/10-ways-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-out-of-hr/#comment-2036 [...] I’ve read many an HR article and blog, and I’m aware that item 2 on KnowHr’s 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR is “You actually look forward to firing someone”, but … if people are really [...] [...] I’ve read many an HR article and blog, and I’m aware that item 2 on KnowHr’s 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR is “You actually look forward to firing someone”, but … if people are really [...]

]]> By: 10 HR Lessons Your Business Professor Never Taught You - Biz.Edu http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/03/18/10-ways-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-out-of-hr/comment-page-1/#comment-2035 10 HR Lessons Your Business Professor Never Taught You - Biz.Edu Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:08:33 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/03/18/10-ways-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-out-of-hr/#comment-2035 [...] Human Resources is one of the most complicated areas of business. Essentially, it’s the glue that keeps all employees working together. When people go to business schools and study HR, professors will give students information pretty much by the book. However, in the real business world, there are many more situations that you will encounter that may not have a textbook answer. With that being said, here are 10 HR lessons that your business professor never taught you. If after this list, you don’t feel more confident about HR, then you might want to consider getting out of HR. [...] [...] Human Resources is one of the most complicated areas of business. Essentially, it’s the glue that keeps all employees working together. When people go to business schools and study HR, professors will give students information pretty much by the book. However, in the real business world, there are many more situations that you will encounter that may not have a textbook answer. With that being said, here are 10 HR lessons that your business professor never taught you. If after this list, you don’t feel more confident about HR, then you might want to consider getting out of HR. [...]

]]> By: Recess http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/03/18/10-ways-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-out-of-hr/comment-page-1/#comment-2034 Recess Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:48:10 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/03/18/10-ways-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-out-of-hr/#comment-2034 Wow. Reminds me of <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/97/open_hr.html" rel="nofollow">this article</a>. Wow. Reminds me of this article.

]]> By: kapeters02 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/03/18/10-ways-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-out-of-hr/comment-page-1/#comment-2033 kapeters02 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:57:54 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/03/18/10-ways-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-out-of-hr/#comment-2033 Frank,<br><br>Thanks for the insight. Numbers 6 & 7 really hit the point for me. However, having the ability to sit at the table is difficult if your company does not support HR. Additionally, it is HR's responsibility to prove they deserve a seat at the table by functioning strategically on a daily basis. Evaluations that accurately measure the impact an intervention had on the bottom line may be one way to do this. by thinking strategically, and proving your departments success is a great way at getting a reserved seat at the table. <br><br>Bolinske Consulting & Recruiting<br> Frank,

Thanks for the insight. Numbers 6 & 7 really hit the point for me. However, having the ability to sit at the table is difficult if your company does not support HR. Additionally, it is HR's responsibility to prove they deserve a seat at the table by functioning strategically on a daily basis. Evaluations that accurately measure the impact an intervention had on the bottom line may be one way to do this. by thinking strategically, and proving your departments success is a great way at getting a reserved seat at the table.

Bolinske Consulting & Recruiting

]]> By: Frank http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/03/18/10-ways-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-out-of-hr/comment-page-1/#comment-2032 Frank Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:56:27 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/03/18/10-ways-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-out-of-hr/#comment-2032 Sorry to hear that, Mary. I used to work with a leader who said, "The sky's the limit, but this may not be your sky." It's always good to know when to move on. Sorry it's under trying circumstances. Sorry to hear that, Mary. I used to work with a leader who said, “The sky's the limit, but this may not be your sky.” It's always good to know when to move on. Sorry it's under trying circumstances.

]]> By: MARY http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/03/18/10-ways-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-out-of-hr/comment-page-1/#comment-2031 MARY Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:17:49 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/03/18/10-ways-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-out-of-hr/#comment-2031 I AM SO DONE WITH MY HR CAREER...HOW'S THAT FOR BEST PRACTICE AND ENGAGEMENT? NO ONE REALLY RESPECTS THE POSITION ANYWAY. I AM SO DONE WITH MY HR CAREER…HOW'S THAT FOR BEST PRACTICE AND ENGAGEMENT? NO ONE REALLY RESPECTS THE POSITION ANYWAY.

]]> By: Frank http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/03/18/10-ways-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-out-of-hr/comment-page-1/#comment-2030 Frank Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:25:10 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/03/18/10-ways-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-out-of-hr/#comment-2030 Thanks! It's funny, that's the one I come back to more often that any -- get out there and talk to people! Thanks! It's funny, that's the one I come back to more often that any — get out there and talk to people!

]]> By: Frank http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/03/18/10-ways-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-out-of-hr/comment-page-1/#comment-2029 Frank Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:25:10 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/03/18/10-ways-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-out-of-hr/#comment-2029 Thanks! It's funny, that's the one I come back to more often that any -- get out there and talk to people! Thanks! It's funny, that's the one I come back to more often that any — get out there and talk to people!

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