What is HR

What is HR

HR is an acronym for human resources, that element within a company which deals with the human aspects/needs of workers. Many companies have an HR department, which may provide a broad range of services to its employees. Some who work in HR are considered part of the department, but many people outside of such a department may have something to do with not just the financial aspects of work, but also “the human element” of employing workers.

For instance, even though technically not part of an HR department, a supervisor or manager may be responsible for hiring or firing workers, writing employee reviews, giving day to day feedback on work, and encouraging and supporting workers. This is all potentially human resource work. Yet in large companies, a large human resources department may not have much day-to-day contact with the same employees. So managers or supervisors do part of the work involved in human resources, and members of the HR administration may oversee their work. In small companies with only a couple of employees, no formal human resources department exists, and managers or

HR Policy

They really are working not only for the employer but the employees. Knowing these folks by name personalizes your relationship with people who already know a considerable amount about you. When you’re starting work at a new company, seeking the counsel and advice of human resource departments is also an excellent plan, as again, these people may know you more intimately than anyone else you work with.

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"HR  S P E A K"

--"ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION:" You'll be making under $7 an hour.
--"ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION IN AN UP-AND-COMING COMPANY:" You'll be making under $7 an hour; we'll be bankrupt in a year.
--"AN UP-AND-COMING SOFTWARE COMPANY:" We want you to get your hopes up, but there's no chance in heck we'll be the next Microsoft.
--"PROFIT-SHARING PLAN:" Once it's shared between the higher-ups, there won't be a profit.
--"COMPETITIVE SALARY:" We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors.
--"JOIN OUR FAST-PACED COMPANY:" We have no time to train you; you'll have to introduce yourself to your coworkers.
--"NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADER:" Inc. Magazine wrote us up a few years ago, but we haven't done anything innovative since.
--"IMMEDIATE OPENING:" The person who used to have this job gave notice a month ago. We're just now running the ad.
--"SALES POSITION REQUIRING MOTIVATED SELF-STARTER:" We're not going to supply you with leads; there's no base salary; you'll wait 30 days for your first commission check.
--"SELF-MOTIVATED:" Management won't answer questions
--"WE OFFER GREAT BENEFITS:" After 90 days, you can join our HMO, which has a $500 deductible and a $25 co-pay.
--"PENSION/RETIREMENT BENEFITS:" After 3 years, we'll allow you to fund your own 401(k) and, if you behave, we'll give you a 5 percent matching contribution.
--"SEEKING ENTHUSIASTIC, FUN, HARD WORKING, PEOPLE:"...who still live with their parents and won't mind our internship-level salaries.
--"CASUAL WORK ATMOSPHERE:" We don't pay enough to expect that you'll dress up; well, a couple of the real daring guys wear earrings.
--"COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT:" We have a lot of turnover.
--"EXCITING AND PROFESSIONAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:" Guys in gray suits will bore you with tales of squash and their weekends on yachts.
--"JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM:" We all listen to nutty motivational tapes.
--"FUN WORK ENVIRONMENT:" Your coworkers will be insulted if you don't drink with them.
--"A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT:" We booze it up at company parties.
--"MUST BE DEADLINE ORIENTED:" You'll be six months behind schedule on your first day.
--"SOME PUBLIC RELATIONS REQUIRED:" If we're in trouble, you'll go on TV and get us out of it.
--"SOME OVERTIME REQUIRED:" Some time each night and some time each weekend.
--"SALARY RANGE $24k-$32k:" We'll offer you $22k to start.
--"A HIGHLY VISIBLE POSITION:" You'll give boring speeches on your own time.
--"FLEXIBLE HOURS:" Work 40 hours; get paid for 25.
--"DUTIES WILL VARY:" Anyone in the office can boss you around.
--"WHERE EMPLOYEES FEEL VALUED:" Those who missed the last round of layoffs, that is.
--"MUST HAVE AN EYE FOR DETAIL:" We have no quality control.
--"COLLEGE DEGREE PREFERRED:" Unless you wasted those four years studying something useless like philosophy, English or religion.
--"CAREER-MINDED:" Female Applicants must must be childless (and remain that way).

--"APPLY IN PERSON:" If you're old, fat or ugly you'll be told the position has been filled. --"NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE:" We've filled the job; our call for resumes is just a legal formality. --"SEEKING CANDIDATES WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF EXPERIENCE:" You'll need it to replace three people who just left. --"PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS A MUST:" You're walking into a company in perpetual, systemic chaos. --"REQUIRES TEAM LEADERSHIP SKILLS:" You'll have the responsibilities of a manager, without the pay or respect. --"GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS:" Management communicates, you listen, figure out what they want and do. --"ABILITY TO HANDLE A HEAVY WORKLOAD:" You whine, you're fired. --"ASPIRATIONS FOR GROWTH WITHIN OUR COMPANY:" We loooooove brown-nosers.