10 Ways to Be Bold in HR Today

Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2009 by Frank Roche

Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever. — Napoleon Bonaparte

Doing something bold doesn’t always mean going crazy. Sometimes glory comes from doing little things lots of times. Here are 10 ways to be bold in HR today.

  1. Cut a meeting in half.
  2. Eat lunch with someone who isn’t in HR.
  3. Question what kinds of behaviors your bonus plans encourage.
  4. Look up the word “ombudsman.” Then, be one.
  5. Learn about one critical thing your company does to make money.
  6. Encourage all your employees to wear seatbelts — in their cars, taxis, or limos.
  7. Read up on EFCA.
  8. Think about what project you’re working on that should be spiked.
  9. Toss out one piece of HR jargon.
  10. Start with “engagement.”

What’s on your bold HR list today?

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User Comments

  1. Ron Ulrici

    Mar 26th, 2009

    I can’t stop smiling after reading this entry. Every employed HR person should have this list on their desk today.

  2. Frank Roche

    Mar 26th, 2009

    Thanks, Ron. I should have added, what’s on your list?

  3. Ben E.

    Mar 26th, 2009

    I’ve been drooling over the list presented by E a while back. Some of these items are definitely on MY list.

    http://www.eclectipundit.com/2009/02/our-new-boss-first-85-days.html

  4. Frank Roche

    Mar 26th, 2009

    Ben, that is a brilliant list. Really great…I’d love to work with that leader!

  5. Trish

    Apr 21st, 2009

    Another way to be bold in HR today is to get involved in online networking with other HR pros. It gives you the freedom to strategize, to discuss ideas, to challenge ideas, and to be challenged. Amazing tool for HR to grow our knowledge.

  6. Frank Roche

    Apr 21st, 2009

    @Trish…great one. I spent 2 days last with with two HR leaders just brainstorming. We really kicked some ideas around…and it was refreshing.

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