"I am a leader who is responsible for everything that happens in my organization first; and I am responsible for what happens in HR second."
I bet you don't know enough about how your company actually generates revenue, manages expenses, contracts with vendors, takes care of its customers, or grows market share.
I bet you're not willing to be held accountable for a weak quarterly earnings report, or problem in the supply chain.
I bet you'd rather lament the fact that HR isn't recognized for being "special" just because you're HR.
In fact, I bet its easier to sit in your chair and complain that you don't have your rightful place in the corporate hierarchy.
Guess what, if you aren't willing to take any of my bets, you don't deserve a place in the corporate hierarchy.
How are you feeling right now; angry, embarrassed, indifferent? Step up and make something happen HR. You can do it...all you have to do is start trying.
I'd love to hear from you.
No Excuses.
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Jay - as always, love the blog but you are on a ROLL this week. Must be all the great new changes at your work that has you pumped! have a great weekend!
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@HR_ScottBoulton
Thanks Scott...we're blazing a trail here and I love it. Thanks for the continued support!
DeleteYou have just killed the ridiculous "seat...table...respect" debate. Thank you! Game on!
ReplyDeleteThanks William!!
Deletegood point Jay. I look at it as more of a 1A and 1B rather than 1 then 2. Another great piece.
ReplyDeleteThanks John...greatly appreciate all the support!
DeleteSpot on! Great piece. Know the business, be the business.
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@tiffanykuehl
Thanks Tiffany...I'm with you 100%!
Deletei love it...I absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Chris...as always I appreciate the support!
DeleteClassic, truly love it, Just told an HR colleague yesterday if your not willing to do something stop complaining...
ReplyDeleteGreat message to that colleague of yours Peggy...good stuff. Thanks for the comment.
DeleteWhat I think is great about this post is that it isn't "edgy" - it's a fact !! HR needs this wake up call (me included) because there's no reason that HR shouldn't be as accountable for business results as any other function in an organization.
ReplyDeleteIf we would take these bets head on, imagine what would happen to HR !! It is something I strive for, you strive for and it's becoming a growing movement.
Integrated HR is the ONLY HR !! Well played my friend. Love it and live it !!
Thanks Steve. Intergrated HR...love it!!
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