What's the guru mantra for being a successful HR person? In just seven months, I have found that "an HR concern is never thanked for a job, but on the contrary, is pointed out for every wrong being." I had very friendly terms with my juniors, due to which, at times, it becomes quite difficult to get the work done.
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From India, Pune
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as head of the department you have to watch every thing behind the curtain and be deplomatic.keep distance with juniors in terms of your status. Regards Rajendra Singh
From India, Delhi
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I remember that in 1997, I heard Dr. Udai Pareek (ex-professor at IIMA and founder of ISABS) addressing the first National Conference in HR at XLRI, and he made a point that disturbed me then.
He said: "HR departments would truly succeed when they have successfully made themselves redundant."
I realized what he meant when I started working in HR in 1999. Essentially, Dr. Pareek was trying to convey that the real Human Resources managers are the line managers, and we, as HR professionals, are only responsible for drafting policies, people strategies, and providing education and guidance.
The responsibility of making these successful lies squarely in the hands of the operations/line managers. Our focus should be on enabling them with the skills to manage people effectively, motivate and develop them, and act as facilitators. Eventually, there will come a day when all line managers will know and act as better people managers than HR professionals.
1. An HR person needs a minimum amount of skills to be effective in HR!
2. HR is not "easy" unless you are merely printing offer letters or churning out reports. HR is not just "common sense."
3. The solution is not to put filters at the entry level into HR but to work on setting up professional bodies to help HR professionals develop their skills, similar to what ASTD and SHRM do in the US.
4. I believe the essential skills that HR professionals need are rarely taught in B-Schools.
These skills include:
a. Facilitation skills
b. Diagnosis skills
c. Influencing skills
d. Consulting skills
These are the foundations for expertise in various HR disciplines, and we need them to be taught as essential skills for professional growth in India. Perhaps teaching them to line managers would also be beneficial!
From India, New Delhi
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3He said: "HR departments would truly succeed when they have successfully made themselves redundant."
I realized what he meant when I started working in HR in 1999. Essentially, Dr. Pareek was trying to convey that the real Human Resources managers are the line managers, and we, as HR professionals, are only responsible for drafting policies, people strategies, and providing education and guidance.
The responsibility of making these successful lies squarely in the hands of the operations/line managers. Our focus should be on enabling them with the skills to manage people effectively, motivate and develop them, and act as facilitators. Eventually, there will come a day when all line managers will know and act as better people managers than HR professionals.
1. An HR person needs a minimum amount of skills to be effective in HR!
2. HR is not "easy" unless you are merely printing offer letters or churning out reports. HR is not just "common sense."
3. The solution is not to put filters at the entry level into HR but to work on setting up professional bodies to help HR professionals develop their skills, similar to what ASTD and SHRM do in the US.
4. I believe the essential skills that HR professionals need are rarely taught in B-Schools.
These skills include:
a. Facilitation skills
b. Diagnosis skills
c. Influencing skills
d. Consulting skills
These are the foundations for expertise in various HR disciplines, and we need them to be taught as essential skills for professional growth in India. Perhaps teaching them to line managers would also be beneficial!
From India, New Delhi
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Hi everybody,
I am a new member of this site, but I have around 18 years of experience in HR. In my opinion, a successful HR professional should always consider the viewpoint of management. The organizational environment significantly influences your success. Therefore, before taking any steps or planning your strategy, you should analyze the organization's structure, environment, culture, etc. There is no one-size-fits-all formula; it depends mainly on your personality and how you position yourself in front of others, along with the tactics that will be effective in that specific organization.
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HCS
From India, Bangalore
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I am a new member of this site, but I have around 18 years of experience in HR. In my opinion, a successful HR professional should always consider the viewpoint of management. The organizational environment significantly influences your success. Therefore, before taking any steps or planning your strategy, you should analyze the organization's structure, environment, culture, etc. There is no one-size-fits-all formula; it depends mainly on your personality and how you position yourself in front of others, along with the tactics that will be effective in that specific organization.
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HCS
From India, Bangalore
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Dear all,
I am also a new member of this site, but I agree with Gautam & HCS' comments and also want to share one thing: HR means a mediator between management and employees. They play a role in the organization like blood plays a role in our body.
With best regards,
SKT
From India, Nasik
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I am also a new member of this site, but I agree with Gautam & HCS' comments and also want to share one thing: HR means a mediator between management and employees. They play a role in the organization like blood plays a role in our body.
With best regards,
SKT
From India, Nasik
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Respected and dear professionals,
In my view, HR management needs the skill sets to understand the fact that it is the people who are going to run the corporate show, be it in any industry. Therefore, understanding the needs of the people and their needs for the company, and collectively comprehending the ultimate goal of the company, would enable each concerned member to apply their knowledge and efforts in achieving the desired goal. An HR professional with their humanitarian qualities must be competent enough to align these needs of the people, the company, and the desired goals. Lastly, HR personnel are individuals who work for people, possessing the talent to bring out the best in others.
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Bijay
From India, Vadodara
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In my view, HR management needs the skill sets to understand the fact that it is the people who are going to run the corporate show, be it in any industry. Therefore, understanding the needs of the people and their needs for the company, and collectively comprehending the ultimate goal of the company, would enable each concerned member to apply their knowledge and efforts in achieving the desired goal. An HR professional with their humanitarian qualities must be competent enough to align these needs of the people, the company, and the desired goals. Lastly, HR personnel are individuals who work for people, possessing the talent to bring out the best in others.
Thanks,
Bijay
From India, Vadodara
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Dear Seniors,
Thanks for sharing such good information. Can anyone please guide me? I have 1 year of experience in HR. I recently relocated to Gurgaon from Pune, but I am still not getting a job in HR in Gurgaon. Why am I only receiving calls for front office jobs? It has been two months of unemployment, and I have not secured a job yet. Please guide me. I really need your help. Your guidance could be a significant step in advancing my career in HR. Seniors, please show me the way. You can also review my CV attached here. I am not asking for a job; I simply want to understand where I am lacking in securing an HR position for myself. I regularly update my CV on every job portal. When I contact consultants after emailing them my CV, they do not respond or return my calls. Is the work I did in HR considered worthless? I am reaching out because I am unsure of what else to do. Perhaps you experienced individuals can advise me on how to improve my situation. Kindly provide your suggestions to
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Regards, Neelanjana
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From India, Pune
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Thanks for sharing such good information. Can anyone please guide me? I have 1 year of experience in HR. I recently relocated to Gurgaon from Pune, but I am still not getting a job in HR in Gurgaon. Why am I only receiving calls for front office jobs? It has been two months of unemployment, and I have not secured a job yet. Please guide me. I really need your help. Your guidance could be a significant step in advancing my career in HR. Seniors, please show me the way. You can also review my CV attached here. I am not asking for a job; I simply want to understand where I am lacking in securing an HR position for myself. I regularly update my CV on every job portal. When I contact consultants after emailing them my CV, they do not respond or return my calls. Is the work I did in HR considered worthless? I am reaching out because I am unsure of what else to do. Perhaps you experienced individuals can advise me on how to improve my situation. Kindly provide your suggestions to
Regards, Neelanjana
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Neelanajan,
I just had a glance at your CV. My suggestion - why don't you create a summary in the form of a first four or five-line write-up to explain why you are a good fit for the role you desire. I understand that recruiters hardly spend minutes or even seconds, in some cases, on CVs, especially for entry-level positions.
Frankly, I am not an expert in CV writing, but please consider this suggestion!
Please make this adjustment and send the CV to josri1972@yahoo.com or contact me at 9940520654.
With best regards,
J. Srinivasan
9940520654
From India, Bangalore
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I just had a glance at your CV. My suggestion - why don't you create a summary in the form of a first four or five-line write-up to explain why you are a good fit for the role you desire. I understand that recruiters hardly spend minutes or even seconds, in some cases, on CVs, especially for entry-level positions.
Frankly, I am not an expert in CV writing, but please consider this suggestion!
Please make this adjustment and send the CV to josri1972@yahoo.com or contact me at 9940520654.
With best regards,
J. Srinivasan
9940520654
From India, Bangalore
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Learner,
I agree with your experience & these experiences will give learning about do’s & don’ts.
1) Never call your juniors as juniors – call them as Colleagues
2) On every small success you have to celebrate it with your colleagues
3) From every mistake you have learn
4) Never hide your mistakes
5) Before taking any decisions take an opinion from your seniors & colleagues
This will be a success mantra in starting years of the currier.
All the Best !!! success will be with you all the time !!!
Opinion may differ from person to person!!!
Thanks & Regards,
Yogesh Kulkarni
Assistant Manager – HR
Krishidhan Seeds Pvt. Ltd.
+ 91 9890845553
From India, Mumbai
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I agree with your experience & these experiences will give learning about do’s & don’ts.
1) Never call your juniors as juniors – call them as Colleagues
2) On every small success you have to celebrate it with your colleagues
3) From every mistake you have learn
4) Never hide your mistakes
5) Before taking any decisions take an opinion from your seniors & colleagues
This will be a success mantra in starting years of the currier.
All the Best !!! success will be with you all the time !!!
Opinion may differ from person to person!!!
Thanks & Regards,
Yogesh Kulkarni
Assistant Manager – HR
Krishidhan Seeds Pvt. Ltd.
+ 91 9890845553
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Nilajan,
Your CV should include a short summary to explain and present yourself at the time of the interview. My suggestion to you is to please revise your CV as follows: on the 1st page, provide a short description of yourself along with your experience; on the 2nd page, include a brief working summary, and if necessary, use the 3rd page for additional information such as achievements, hobbies, etc.
With best regards,
SKT
From India, Nasik
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Your CV should include a short summary to explain and present yourself at the time of the interview. My suggestion to you is to please revise your CV as follows: on the 1st page, provide a short description of yourself along with your experience; on the 2nd page, include a brief working summary, and if necessary, use the 3rd page for additional information such as achievements, hobbies, etc.
With best regards,
SKT
From India, Nasik
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