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Does anyone actually think that HR is on their side? :p
by tovacinni 9y ago
Does anyone actually think that HR is on their side? :p
- fred_is_fred 9y agoWhen I was just starting my career, I did. I think a lot of people assume that they are there to help and protect you.
- beagle3 9y agoJust like the government...
- SpikeDad 9y agoFrankly I'd trust the government more than I'd trust an HR rep. At least in the government you have people who believe they work for the citizens of the US. Well perhaps the previous administration anyways...
- gozur88 9y agoSniff. I remember when I was young and naive too. Actually, it may have been mostly true thirty years ago, before the workplace became a minefield.
- fred_is_fred 9y agoThere's nowhere that teaches you this lesson except hard experience. I found out when I was accused of theft by security at my office.
- meric 9y agoThey are on your side if you are on the company's side. E.g. sorting out equipment issues, leave requests, forms, etc. If the on-boarding process is little to non-existent, the HR might be someone who takes care of you during the first couple of weeks until you get your wheels turning.