HR Executive

Is human resources effective in your organization and why or why not ?

Thank you.

Asked by Renee over 9 years ago

We are - we have done a good job of understanding our business, and providing the right support, resources and people solutions needed to reach our goals. That's not to say we are perfect, or that we don't have items we could do better. But I am proud of the partnership we have with our business leaders, the respect we have from our people, and the items we have been able to accomplish. And it all starts with truly knowing our business, our goals and our people, and working to support all of them.

I recently found that some of my fellow employees in the same position with less time in seat are making 15-20 thousand more dollars a year...I feel cheated because my education and certifications put me ahead of the game but I am grossly underpaid.

Asked by How to Handle Correctly? over 9 years ago

That's a bummer! I'm sorry to hear that, it really stinks to feel so undervalued.

I recommend that you discuss this with your manager. However, you should do some homework first. Determining pay is a little bit science, and a little bit art. Education and certifications are two factors that count when determining someone's 'going price'. Other items that factor in, sometimes more heavily, include prior experience, time in the field, and previous accomplishments. If you look at salary.com or glassdoor.com, you can get a good idea of salary ranges in general for your field. They typically provide some data that can help you to see what the pay range is and often have data that indicates time in role, scope of job, etc.

I'd do some homework, and then meet with your boss. Be fairly straight forward in letting her know that you were prompted to do some research because of what you learned, and upon further investigation, found that the going rate for your skills is higher than your current pay. Based on that information, ask for a pay review. The worst they can say is no, in which case, I'd ask for an explanation. That alone would give you insight into what it would take to get a pay change in your current role, and you can then decide if you are interested in pursuing that path.

An employee overhears a Manager say " where can I find a hitman " and the employee reports it and is told it was a " joke " but the Manager starts harassing the employee who reported it, what is the solution ?

Asked by Donald Webber about 10 years ago

I'd go back to HR! Employees shouldn't be penalized for reporting concerns in the workplace. And the manager should know better - which it doesn't sound like he does. I'd go back to HR (or the manager's boss) and ask for their assistance in ensuring that the employee's right to raise concerns without fear of retaliation are respected.

what do you like and dislike about your position?

Asked by Renee over 9 years ago

I really enjoy helping people achieve their full potential. This can mean finding the right role for them, ensuring they have the the support they need to do their job, or perhaps providing some coaching on a particular issue they are struggling with. When they do succeed, it's incredibly fulfilling.

The hardest part of my job is dealing with human situations that are part of life - illness, loss, grief. Being in HR means supporting people in all sorts of situations, and the hardest ones are those that we have no control over. In those situations, I'm humbled to support people anyway I can and hope that it provides a bit of help in a difficult time.

Hi, I'm doing a project for school and had a few questions. the first is how did you get into Human Resources? what career path did you follow?

Asked by Renee over 9 years ago

Is HR career including daily contact with people? (if yes, in what percentage? e.g. 20%). Also what percentage is entirely paperwork approx.? During your career did you had the opportunity to meet new people, regardless the industry you were in?

Asked by Maxnagelo over 8 years ago

I see kids today sharing EVERYTHING on their social media profiles. Do you think that's going to result in a rethinking of traditional HR standards when they start to enter the workforce?

Asked by R.E.M. about 9 years ago