HR for Idiots
Not sure why, but “HR for Idiots” is one of the most common search phrases bringing most volume to my site. I am not lucky as it says a lot about the opinion of the people about Human Resources management. Sorry, HR is not for idiots. It is for clever people, who are skilled in people management skills.
But, it is a sign for the HR Teams, what the employees can think about Human Resources. That is the business function for the idiots. They can easily work over there and they can influence the business hardly.
The HR Professionals have to work on the theoretical background of Human Resources as they can explain the HR theoretical models. The theory behind the business practice is extremely important. It builds the foundation for a discussion about the right decision and the right vision for Human Resources.
The HR Professionals have to be strong in the knowledge of the HR theories as they can proudly discuss about the motivation, compensation and leadership practices in the organization. The arguments have to be based on the theories and the results from different studies, the arguments cannot be emotional and full of “I think” or “I personally believe”. The managers believe to facts, tables and graphs. The emotions are not enough. When you are too emotional, you are the HR idiot.
It is the same as with the measurement of HR contribution to the business, the HR Professionals have to demonstrate their strong knowledge of the HR theories as the people can trust to the HR initiatives and they can understand how they are compliant with the theories, which work.
In other case, you will be seen as the HR idiot. Human Resources is not for idiots, it is not.
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