Unexpected Career Advice for HR Professionals

Leave the office

It’s known that professionals who work from home often work harder and more concentrated hours. That leaves you a little time for a yoga class, professional development, meet with peers and exchange ideas, or simply to catch up on those extra tasks that tend to slip away on busy office days.

Be proactive in researching new initiatives.

Devote some time every month to exploring what’s new in human resources. Scan blogs and relevant forums to hear what tools your HR peers are using. For example, Recruiters LineUp has a new online search platform that matches HR managers with the right recruiters or headhunters for their job search– all at no cost. Bring a resource-saving platform like this to the next meeting and leave the room impressed.

Celebrate

Reaching company achievements and goals should be celebrated and rewarded. This not only helps to boost company culture but also team morale. As a human resources team member you are sensitive to the pulse of your office, so reward your peers with an extra boost for a job well done.

There isn’t one type of HR professional

It’s easy to feel pressured by our roles in the workplace. Human resources professionals are tasked with so many responsibilities, and perhaps the hardest of all is to be authentic and accessible while still remaining completely professional. The best way to maintain this balance and build significant relationships is to remain true to your authentic self, and the rest will fall in line.

You’re Fired

When it comes down to it if an employee is not performing as expected and they’ve become a drain on the company sometimes the best thing to do is take charge and let them go. It’s not a pleasant task, but take the initiative and be direct about what needs to happen to bring about the right change in your company.

Seek out people who are better at what you do than you are

Don’t be threatened by a peer’s superiority in a given area. Ask them to teach you, explain their practices and involve you so you can improve yourself. Humility goes a long way.

Get in and get out

Always be on time, concise, and don’t linger. Keep it professional and do your job quickly and efficiently. Respond to emails in a timely fashion, keep your calendar organized and proactively plan ahead. Your ability to carry a large workload in such a manner won’t go unnoticed.

If you have career advice to add to this list, we would love to hear!

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