Dear mdaslam49,
What I think being friendly is not at all bad, as long as you have a line of control beyond which no employee is allowed. I mean, as an HR manager, you need to observe people, talk to them, and interact with them because that's the best way to truly examine and understand them in their real work environment. However, as mentioned before, you need to set limits to everything to maintain a balance in your work responsibilities, requirements, and social interactions.
Acting according to the situation is not only a mandatory skill for HR professionals but also a key factor to succeed in this field. So, always keep this in mind before you react and whenever you feel confused.
I hope I have helped you to some extent.
Regards,
Madhavi.
From Kuwait, Kuwait
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What I think being friendly is not at all bad, as long as you have a line of control beyond which no employee is allowed. I mean, as an HR manager, you need to observe people, talk to them, and interact with them because that's the best way to truly examine and understand them in their real work environment. However, as mentioned before, you need to set limits to everything to maintain a balance in your work responsibilities, requirements, and social interactions.
Acting according to the situation is not only a mandatory skill for HR professionals but also a key factor to succeed in this field. So, always keep this in mind before you react and whenever you feel confused.
I hope I have helped you to some extent.
Regards,
Madhavi.
From Kuwait, Kuwait
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Dear mdaslam49,
You should first make an impression among the team you are heading. I believe you should also practice calling them by their first name. Being jolly is a good thing, but then you need to know where to draw the line between being personal and being professional. Try it!!! Good luck
From India, Pune
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7You should first make an impression among the team you are heading. I believe you should also practice calling them by their first name. Being jolly is a good thing, but then you need to know where to draw the line between being personal and being professional. Try it!!! Good luck
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Agree with Mr. Ajay, Mr. Richard and other people. Their responses are really appreciable and would like to offer my sincere thanks to all
In addition to this I would like to share something that there is no question about to have cool/calm, strict and friendly behavior at work or deal with others but to act according to situation demand and need of this respective profession HUMAN RESOURCE. Because anyone who is not related to Human Resource, can also have the same body language to lead his/her department personnel but is not gonna deal with every department personnel/employees. They have their own territory to work but for an HR Manager who has to work for all, have to maintain Organization culture, responsible for formation and implementation of rules & regulations for effective and systematic work for Organization along with the best cooperation and support, needs to be strategic.
For example:
A Manager for Accounts & Finance also needs to have a different body language to deal with his/her peers/subordinates, and the same is required by all other department people. Why an HR Manager required 'strategic' body language/behavior bcz this is the only department personnel who deals and works for with every department comes under any Organization.
Human Resource (HR) is not just HR but it is Human Resource Management which is responsible for how people are treated in organizations.
"An effective Management policy of the people at work".
“You being in HR, you are dealing with human beings - first and foremost thing to remember” said by Mr Suresh is appreciable and I wanna offer my thanks to him too
From India, Gurgaon
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In addition to this I would like to share something that there is no question about to have cool/calm, strict and friendly behavior at work or deal with others but to act according to situation demand and need of this respective profession HUMAN RESOURCE. Because anyone who is not related to Human Resource, can also have the same body language to lead his/her department personnel but is not gonna deal with every department personnel/employees. They have their own territory to work but for an HR Manager who has to work for all, have to maintain Organization culture, responsible for formation and implementation of rules & regulations for effective and systematic work for Organization along with the best cooperation and support, needs to be strategic.
For example:
A Manager for Accounts & Finance also needs to have a different body language to deal with his/her peers/subordinates, and the same is required by all other department people. Why an HR Manager required 'strategic' body language/behavior bcz this is the only department personnel who deals and works for with every department comes under any Organization.
Human Resource (HR) is not just HR but it is Human Resource Management which is responsible for how people are treated in organizations.
"An effective Management policy of the people at work".
“You being in HR, you are dealing with human beings - first and foremost thing to remember” said by Mr Suresh is appreciable and I wanna offer my thanks to him too
From India, Gurgaon
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Dear mdaslam49,
First let me congratulate you for the position you hold.
Guess what?? Your question will get never ending response as it’s a million dollar question for the one who is facing the situation and also to the experts who might have either experienced or seen similar personality in colleagues or X employees. As the question itself is so tempting that even I could not hold myself getting into the list.
In general, corporate world is all about wearing a mask and hide your actual personality. Every one in the corporate world wants to meet the professional requirement which in turn may/will change their attitude, style of function, body language, behavior and so on…. as per the process needs to fulfill the role taken up. In the due course, some of them will even forget what they were prior getting into corporate world and what they are today. No fault of any one, its just Human tendency what I call it .
Now coming to the solution, your introduction says that you are an HR Manager and definitely you might have worked for several years to get into this position. Since people in all the levels have accepted you, today you are in this position. So, there is some spark in what you are already following and which has helped you through out the way till this stage. Hence, I would recommend you to continue the same with little bit of fine tuning here and there and make your way for further tenure. However, if your prior experience was in a different stream all together then I would say, you need to start wearing the mask as suggested by other.
Just think about it and take it further..
All the best
Avi
Making an attempt is the step towards Success and not attempting will lead to failure.
From India, Hyderabad
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First let me congratulate you for the position you hold.
Guess what?? Your question will get never ending response as it’s a million dollar question for the one who is facing the situation and also to the experts who might have either experienced or seen similar personality in colleagues or X employees. As the question itself is so tempting that even I could not hold myself getting into the list.
In general, corporate world is all about wearing a mask and hide your actual personality. Every one in the corporate world wants to meet the professional requirement which in turn may/will change their attitude, style of function, body language, behavior and so on…. as per the process needs to fulfill the role taken up. In the due course, some of them will even forget what they were prior getting into corporate world and what they are today. No fault of any one, its just Human tendency what I call it .
Now coming to the solution, your introduction says that you are an HR Manager and definitely you might have worked for several years to get into this position. Since people in all the levels have accepted you, today you are in this position. So, there is some spark in what you are already following and which has helped you through out the way till this stage. Hence, I would recommend you to continue the same with little bit of fine tuning here and there and make your way for further tenure. However, if your prior experience was in a different stream all together then I would say, you need to start wearing the mask as suggested by other.
Just think about it and take it further..
All the best
Avi
Making an attempt is the step towards Success and not attempting will lead to failure.
From India, Hyderabad
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HR managers need to be the employees' point of contact with top management to address concerns and set the company culture. They need to be approachable and unbiased enough to suggest solutions to concerns. Being overly serious does not help; employees should see HR managers as their go-to person. On the other hand, HR managers should not encourage excessive complaining but should provide encouragement and motivation.
As Ajay Mehta aptly put it, "You need to act as parents" - love your employees but also discipline them. When employees trust you, they will also seek your advice on situations or concerns. Foster team players who are focused on the company's goals.
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Sid
From India, Gurgaon
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As Ajay Mehta aptly put it, "You need to act as parents" - love your employees but also discipline them. When employees trust you, they will also seek your advice on situations or concerns. Foster team players who are focused on the company's goals.
Regards,
Sid
From India, Gurgaon
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Hi, everybody. We are into HR solutions. In fact, I had registered on this site to stay in constant touch with HR managers and admin persons. Can anybody help me in getting the contacts of HR managers of companies in India, preferably in Bangalore?
From India, Bangalore
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From India, Bangalore
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Wonderful factors mentioned by Mr. Yagnaiah K which are required to be kept in mind by every HR Manager. I appreciate him for sharing such magnificent thoughts that are useful to all HR Managers.
Thanks a lot
From Canada, Calgary
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Thanks a lot
From Canada, Calgary
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To my understanding, an HR professional should be a situational leader who is able to react appropriately to certain situations. An HR manager should be more assertive and should not give room for employees to judge us.
From India, Thrissur
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From India, Thrissur
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HR professionals often wear multiple hats. You may excel in some areas and not perform as well in others, but that should not lead to discrimination. It's important to stay true to yourself regardless of others' opinions as long as your boss values your presence in the team and you are fulfilling your duties effectively.
However, this doesn't mean you should neglect your customers (employees). Sometimes, you may come across as very casual and easy-going, but this demeanor can be misconstrued as irresponsibility.
Regards,
VJR
From India, Bangalore
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However, this doesn't mean you should neglect your customers (employees). Sometimes, you may come across as very casual and easy-going, but this demeanor can be misconstrued as irresponsibility.
Regards,
VJR
From India, Bangalore
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