Hi,
I am sure most of us would be facing this question: "Should HR people work between 9 to 6 only?"
As you can see in any organization, technical professionals need to work at least 10-12 hours a day considering their job profile. Comparatively, HR job isn't that hectic. I feel it's a routine job, and if managed well, one can finish the work in the stipulated timeframe.
Let's share everybody's view on the same: Should HR professionals, especially those in the recruitment field, strictly work between 9 to 6 only...? What do you say...?
From India, Pune
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1I am sure most of us would be facing this question: "Should HR people work between 9 to 6 only?"
As you can see in any organization, technical professionals need to work at least 10-12 hours a day considering their job profile. Comparatively, HR job isn't that hectic. I feel it's a routine job, and if managed well, one can finish the work in the stipulated timeframe.
Let's share everybody's view on the same: Should HR professionals, especially those in the recruitment field, strictly work between 9 to 6 only...? What do you say...?
From India, Pune
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Hi!
I don't really think so. There are times when we have to do salary, recruitment, or any other work given by your seniors or anyone else. In that case, we do have to spend more time. So, I don't think that any HR person would be working strictly between 9 to 6 only.
Chitra
From India, Mumbai
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I don't really think so. There are times when we have to do salary, recruitment, or any other work given by your seniors or anyone else. In that case, we do have to spend more time. So, I don't think that any HR person would be working strictly between 9 to 6 only.
Chitra
From India, Mumbai
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I too agree with Chitra. It's not always a fixed time period; it's a flexible one. When required, we need to stay back late nights too. I am an HR professional at an IT company. There are days when I have left the office around 12 at night because I had work. So, it's not always about the time but rather your work that determines your working hours.
From India, New Delhi
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From India, New Delhi
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Hi K Sanket,
Yes, I fully agree with you. HR should work from 9 to 6. If a person can organize his/her work, then it is easy to do. One should effectively use working hours to be focused on work and go home early to spend some time in social life.
Regards,
Mahesh
From India, Mumbai
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Yes, I fully agree with you. HR should work from 9 to 6. If a person can organize his/her work, then it is easy to do. One should effectively use working hours to be focused on work and go home early to spend some time in social life.
Regards,
Mahesh
From India, Mumbai
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It is true that HR not necessarily work extra hours on all days, but needs to sit during month ends, apprisal / reward workings etc - simply as and when need arises we sit extra hours.
From India, Madurai
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From India, Madurai
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Hi,
As a technical professional, we are responsible for handling and completing our duties. However, this can vary depending on the industry. In sectors like IT and biopharma, the workload is manageable. Conversely, in industries such as manufacturing and large plants, HR professionals face high work pressure, making the standard 8-hour workday insufficient.
When it comes to recruitment, candidates are often occupied during working hours, making it challenging to engage with them effectively. They are more receptive and available to discuss job opportunities after work hours, requiring HR professionals to be patient and flexible in their communication approach.
Regarding the question of whether HR professionals, especially those in recruitment, should strictly adhere to a 9 to 6 work schedule, it is essential to consider the nature of the job and industry expectations. While technical roles may demand longer hours, HR roles can be managed effectively within regular working hours with proper planning and organization.
This is my perspective on the matter. Let's discuss and share our views on whether HR professionals should work within traditional office hours or have more flexible schedules to accommodate the demands of the job.
Best regards.
From India, Delhi
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As a technical professional, we are responsible for handling and completing our duties. However, this can vary depending on the industry. In sectors like IT and biopharma, the workload is manageable. Conversely, in industries such as manufacturing and large plants, HR professionals face high work pressure, making the standard 8-hour workday insufficient.
When it comes to recruitment, candidates are often occupied during working hours, making it challenging to engage with them effectively. They are more receptive and available to discuss job opportunities after work hours, requiring HR professionals to be patient and flexible in their communication approach.
Regarding the question of whether HR professionals, especially those in recruitment, should strictly adhere to a 9 to 6 work schedule, it is essential to consider the nature of the job and industry expectations. While technical roles may demand longer hours, HR roles can be managed effectively within regular working hours with proper planning and organization.
This is my perspective on the matter. Let's discuss and share our views on whether HR professionals should work within traditional office hours or have more flexible schedules to accommodate the demands of the job.
Best regards.
From India, Delhi
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Dear All,
A committed HR member has to work for 24 hours round the clock when needed. When you are framed as a manager, you are supposed to work around the clock wherever and whenever needed. During a crisis period such as theft or a strike in a company, the HR professional has to play their role, which may extend round the clock. Therefore, accept the responsibilities when you aspire to be a leader and be prepared to shoulder them.
HR is a committed bureaucracy. While you can define a role for an engineer, it is not as straightforward for an HR professional because their role is limitless. You can delve deep into areas such as budgeting and costing, even question your superiors, but not other departments. Understand your role and act accordingly.
Thanks & Regards,
B. RAVI MURUGAN
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A committed HR member has to work for 24 hours round the clock when needed. When you are framed as a manager, you are supposed to work around the clock wherever and whenever needed. During a crisis period such as theft or a strike in a company, the HR professional has to play their role, which may extend round the clock. Therefore, accept the responsibilities when you aspire to be a leader and be prepared to shoulder them.
HR is a committed bureaucracy. While you can define a role for an engineer, it is not as straightforward for an HR professional because their role is limitless. You can delve deep into areas such as budgeting and costing, even question your superiors, but not other departments. Understand your role and act accordingly.
Thanks & Regards,
B. RAVI MURUGAN
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Dear All,
A committed HR member has to work for 24 hours round the clock when it is needed. When you are framed as a manager, you are supposed to work around the clock when and where needed. During a crisis period like theft or a strike in a company, the HR has to play their role, which may extend around the clock. Therefore, accept the responsibilities when you are a leader and also accept the same when you want to be a leader.
HR is a committed bureaucracy. You can define a role for an engineer, but not for an HR, because their role is unlimited. You can delve into the depths when it comes to budget and costing. You can also question your superiors, but other departments cannot do that. So, know your role and act accordingly.
Thanks & Regards,
B. RAVI MURUGAN
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A committed HR member has to work for 24 hours round the clock when it is needed. When you are framed as a manager, you are supposed to work around the clock when and where needed. During a crisis period like theft or a strike in a company, the HR has to play their role, which may extend around the clock. Therefore, accept the responsibilities when you are a leader and also accept the same when you want to be a leader.
HR is a committed bureaucracy. You can define a role for an engineer, but not for an HR, because their role is unlimited. You can delve into the depths when it comes to budget and costing. You can also question your superiors, but other departments cannot do that. So, know your role and act accordingly.
Thanks & Regards,
B. RAVI MURUGAN
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That's a pretty nice topic for discussion.
My experience is that the time spent in the office is not only dependent on the work to be finished but also on the extent to which one wants to develop in the field. When looked at seriously, there is a lot that can be done for the improvement of the organization, leading to personal development as well. It is the differentiating factor that one aims to create in the workplace. For example, let's assume there is a policy in place. It is up to us whether to follow it blindly or to review it repeatedly and implement ways to enhance it. Of course, this also depends on domestic commitments.
Especially for those who handle employees' queries, they might find time for such development only after scheduled work hours. As Chithra has rightly pointed out, when there is much work to finish, it is always better to stay late and complete tasks rather than leaving things pending.
From India, Tiruvalla
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My experience is that the time spent in the office is not only dependent on the work to be finished but also on the extent to which one wants to develop in the field. When looked at seriously, there is a lot that can be done for the improvement of the organization, leading to personal development as well. It is the differentiating factor that one aims to create in the workplace. For example, let's assume there is a policy in place. It is up to us whether to follow it blindly or to review it repeatedly and implement ways to enhance it. Of course, this also depends on domestic commitments.
Especially for those who handle employees' queries, they might find time for such development only after scheduled work hours. As Chithra has rightly pointed out, when there is much work to finish, it is always better to stay late and complete tasks rather than leaving things pending.
From India, Tiruvalla
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Hi,
I completely agree with Nidhi. It's true that everybody will be looking forward to achieving something in their career. A HR job is not only to learn, organize, and implement things within the organization. Being HR, one should think of contributing his/her views which will benefit in more productivity for the organization. That way, one can make an identity. For this, one needs to put in the extra time to achieve it. Ultimately, at the end of the day, HR productivity will be recognized in this manner.
From India, Hyderabad
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I completely agree with Nidhi. It's true that everybody will be looking forward to achieving something in their career. A HR job is not only to learn, organize, and implement things within the organization. Being HR, one should think of contributing his/her views which will benefit in more productivity for the organization. That way, one can make an identity. For this, one needs to put in the extra time to achieve it. Ultimately, at the end of the day, HR productivity will be recognized in this manner.
From India, Hyderabad
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