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Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

Recess — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:48:10 -0000

Wow. Reminds me of this article.

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

kapeters02 — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:57:54 -0000

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
www.bolinskeconsulting.com

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

Frank — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:56:27 -0000

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.

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

MARY — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:17:49 -0000

I AM SO DONE WITH MY HR CAREER...HOW'S THAT FOR BEST PRACTICE AND ENGAGEMENT? NO ONE REALLY RESPECTS THE POSITION ANYWAY.

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

Frank — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:25:10 -0000

Thanks! It's funny, that's the one I come back to more often that any -- get out there and talk to people!

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

D Whitmore — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:42:01 -0000

Number 10 is the best, always talking _about_ employees - but never _to_ the employees!

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

Eva Proctor-Laguerre — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:00:05 -0000

Frank, the list is great I have actually run into a few number 5's.

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

Frank Roche — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:29:38 -0000

HR Lady, I'd go with "ugh!" on that one. That senior manager must have gotten to that position by having ESP. It's the only logical explanation.

Crazy that things like that happen. Sounds very fishy, I have to say.

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

HR Lady — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:25 -0000

How about HR's hiring decision being vetoed by a senior manager's "gut instinct" and he wasn't even in the interview?!

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

Ray — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:05:59 -0000

Just found this blog. Nice work and gave me a good laugh as I look for a new job to "transition" out of HR. I would ad its time to get out of HR when you put a full sized poster on your office door of the Grim Reaper during Halloween that says I am neither human nor a resource.

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

Jeff — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:32:35 -0000

The real version of #5 is "This wouldn't be a job if it weren't for the people" ! Great post!

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

doris John — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:59:03 -0000

Excellent List! Does HR ever exist? Point 5 seems the best. You are proberly in the wrong job is people is a pain. Hmmmmmmmmm.............

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

Frank Roche — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:45:11 -0000

LOL, Cyndi. Yep, that's a good idea. And "transition" is the magic word. That, and "pursuing other opportunities." Very very good suggestion.

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

Cyndi — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:36:59 -0000

I'm waiting for the next list....10 jobs you can do after you get out of HR! Wait, wouldn't HR speak be "transition out" of HR?

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

Frank Roche — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:32:37 -0000

Hi Robyn. [chuckles] That was some fun. LOL.

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

Robyn — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:12:14 -0000

Hi Frank, "methinks" you truly celebrated St. Patrick's Day and this wonderfully rolicking post spun from the Leprechans around you. ;-)

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

Frank Roche — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:01:53 -0000

Thanks, Laurie, that means a lot coming from you and your ability to turn a phrase.

Ajit, I think that seems to be the consensus. Just a random order as they are.

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

lruettimann — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:51:04 -0000

These are awesome, Frank!

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

ajit chouhan — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:48:53 -0000

Even I feel no 10 should be No 1.

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

Frank Roche — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:26:21 -0000

The Happy Employee. Tee-hee. I liked it too. Buried it in there, but that's a big item.

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

The Happy Employee — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:15:46 -0000

The one about the table is my favorite. Very subtle...

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

Frank Roche — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:04:26 -0000

Dr. Smoot...I agree with you completely. This is the order they fell out of my head...but I liked #10 best as well. (And welcome to the world of HR blogging. Cool beans.)

Re: 10 Ways to Know When It’s Time to Get Out of HR

Dr. Smoot — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:59:34 -0000

Great list. If they were in ranked position, #10 would be my #1 choice. My experience is that it's the least obvious to HR folks.