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I went to university for HR and one of the biggest concepts they emphasized was the importance of remaining neutral, since HR guidance can affect the entire workplace. We were also taught that part of our job is to protect the organization from lawsuits, so always do the right thing. But as soon as I entered the workforce, I learned very quickly that companies will ignore your advice and order you to do illegal shit. Miserable, toxic workplaces.. I have worked for good workplaces as well but moved on to social work as I find it much more fulfilling.
Feels like HR should be some kind of third party representative guild that companies must contract with, maintains a strict code of ethics that doesn't favor the employer, actually fights for the employee, and can't be ordered around by corporations.
... I'm... mostly describing some kind of union, aren't I? Lol
HR probably made them say that instead of telling you the truth.
Sorry you had that rude awakening, and happy for you and the world that you followed your conscience
I honestly loved HR when I had a good employer but it was only to cover Mat leave. I love helping people with there schedules, organizing, helping people through tough times and I absolutely love hiring people. But when it comes to suppressing workers rights, its fucken awful.
Thank you for being one of the good ones
You sound like a great person to work with. If more HR reps were like you, the field wouldn't have the grim reputation it does
I did it in the army and loved helping soliders so much when I got out I was like HR for sure I can keep helping on the outside too. I lasted 6 months. I love helping people but I hate getting told no you have to make it more difficult for them.