• Replies 8 replies
  • Subscribers 12 subscribers
  • Views 5062 views
  • Users 0 members are here
Options
Related

How do you cope as an introvert in HR in an extroverted culture?

Richard
Hi All,
I was just wondering how any of you who have a more introverted personality cope with a company that has a extroverted kind of culture (I can't really think of a better way to describe it).
I've just taken a new role and like to think that I was hired for my relevant skills such as employment law knowledge, recruitment ability, advisory skills, etc but I'm starting to wonder if they thought they were also getting someone who will be the life and soul of the party, run the social committee and that sort of thing.
To be completely honest I am terrified of public speaking and I don't really have any desire to be seen if that makes sense but I am starting to feel (and worry) that my remit is also to plan and run social events. As someone in my mid 40s with a young baby, at this stage in my career and life it just feels like too much on top of an already insane workload.
Someone has approached me today and suggested a quiz at the next company all-hands, sounds good and happy to support it but upon suggesting it, they want me to essentially organise it all and have suggested I be the quizmaster which is massively out of my comfort zone.
Parents
  • Hi Richard,

    I absolutely empathise with you on this - I found myself in a similar scenario not too long ago.

    In my case, I opted to form a "Culture Committee" - a group of 5 or 6 people from across the business, to contribute ideas and assist with the social and cultural function of the business. It meant that I could take responsibility and lead that group, but could also delegate out some of the tasks that really didn't fit into my skillset or my comfort zone.

    It does also have other benefits - a more diverse pool for ideas, opening up the culture of the business to those people that actually dictate the culture etc.

    Is that an option for you?
Reply
  • Hi Richard,

    I absolutely empathise with you on this - I found myself in a similar scenario not too long ago.

    In my case, I opted to form a "Culture Committee" - a group of 5 or 6 people from across the business, to contribute ideas and assist with the social and cultural function of the business. It meant that I could take responsibility and lead that group, but could also delegate out some of the tasks that really didn't fit into my skillset or my comfort zone.

    It does also have other benefits - a more diverse pool for ideas, opening up the culture of the business to those people that actually dictate the culture etc.

    Is that an option for you?
Children