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Is your HR job making you miserable?

Steve Bridger

Last month we were discussing What key challenges are you currently facing in your role? 

One of you mentioned "the impossibility of balancing different priorities, when you have a genuine desire to do the right thing by the people you work with. I've always chosen to work in a relatively small organisation, so I'm close to the people whose jobs I support. For the first time, I'm thinking that I'd like a bit of distance!" (Which, incidentally, reminds me of this thread from the archive...)
Should HR have employees as Facebook 'Friends'?

Another community member said, "...with so much change in the business, it's so difficult to keep everyone feeling safe and secure, informed to the right level."

I know that so many of you find this Community a comfortable space to share your highs and lows with your peers, but it's almost two years to the day that I asked How are you all doing? after the worst of the pandemic.

We have been talking about this NYT article at CIPD this week... which has prompted me to ask that question again: how are you all doing?

So, Human Resources Is Making You Miserable?

HR managers... say that since the pandemic, the job has become an exasperating ordeal. “People hate us,” one said.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/03/business/human-resources-professionals-workplace.html

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  • I put the question "why are HR people unhappy into Co-Pilot (other Ai programs are available :-) and got the following which as a starter for ten is pretty interesting (and quite close to the mark I would say

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    1) High Expectations and Limited Resources: HR departments are expected to handle a wide range of responsibilities, from recruitment and employee relations to compliance and strategic planning. Often, they have limited resources and support to meet these demands

    2) Conflict of Interest: HR is tasked with balancing the needs of employees with the interests of the company. This dual role can create tension and dissatisfaction, as HR professionals may feel they are unable to fully support employees while also protecting the company

    3) Unresponsive Management: When HR raises concerns or suggests improvements, they may encounter resistance or indifference from upper management. This lack of responsiveness can be frustrating and demotivating

    4)Employee Distrust: Many employees view HR with suspicion, believing that HR is more aligned with company interests than employee welfare. This distrust can make it difficult for HR to build effective relationships and foster a positive work environment

    5)Emotional Toll: Dealing with employee grievances, conflicts, and terminations can be emotionally draining. HR professionals often have to manage their own stress while supporting others, which can lead to burnout

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    For me I think it's because there is often a mismatch about what we want our jobs to be about and what they are actually about. So its 2, a bit of 3 (although goes down the higher up the greasy pole you are) and 5. 4 comes into play when we try to be all things to all people.

    But for me I am pretty good thanks - I enjoy my job - thats partly because at my level I have large amounts of autonomy but I think its mainly because I have always tried to be a people architect rather than a surrogate manager or everytoes friend. That way was my route to professional happiness. O and a lot of running in my spare time :-)

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  • I put the question "why are HR people unhappy into Co-Pilot (other Ai programs are available :-) and got the following which as a starter for ten is pretty interesting (and quite close to the mark I would say

    ____________________________________________________________

    1) High Expectations and Limited Resources: HR departments are expected to handle a wide range of responsibilities, from recruitment and employee relations to compliance and strategic planning. Often, they have limited resources and support to meet these demands

    2) Conflict of Interest: HR is tasked with balancing the needs of employees with the interests of the company. This dual role can create tension and dissatisfaction, as HR professionals may feel they are unable to fully support employees while also protecting the company

    3) Unresponsive Management: When HR raises concerns or suggests improvements, they may encounter resistance or indifference from upper management. This lack of responsiveness can be frustrating and demotivating

    4)Employee Distrust: Many employees view HR with suspicion, believing that HR is more aligned with company interests than employee welfare. This distrust can make it difficult for HR to build effective relationships and foster a positive work environment

    5)Emotional Toll: Dealing with employee grievances, conflicts, and terminations can be emotionally draining. HR professionals often have to manage their own stress while supporting others, which can lead to burnout

    ____________________________________________________________

    For me I think it's because there is often a mismatch about what we want our jobs to be about and what they are actually about. So its 2, a bit of 3 (although goes down the higher up the greasy pole you are) and 5. 4 comes into play when we try to be all things to all people.

    But for me I am pretty good thanks - I enjoy my job - thats partly because at my level I have large amounts of autonomy but I think its mainly because I have always tried to be a people architect rather than a surrogate manager or everytoes friend. That way was my route to professional happiness. O and a lot of running in my spare time :-)

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