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Agreed with one small correction, HR is your friend before you join the company simply because internal recruiters fall under HR and recruiters are your friends
by irjustin 6y ago
Agreed with one small correction, HR is your friend before you join the company simply because internal recruiters fall under HR and recruiters are your friends. Literally paid to try and place you into the company.
Back to topic - HR is a tool.
Their job is to keep the company from getting sued by employees, the government and sometimes unions over bad practices. If the company is large enough they also report to the board.
Maybe HR's better analogy for the employee is a double edge sword. If you choose to use it, you'd better be prepared. Know the your rights, local laws/governance about your employment.
If your complaint aligns with laws then you're better setup for success, but again, it can always come back to bite you.
- pseudalopex 6y agoA recruiter can be an ally. A friend would tell you things the company didn't want you to know.
- mcv 6y ago> "recruiters are your friends" They are not. They may act like it, but they represent the company they work for, and ultimately their own interests. Some recruiters have enough integrity to be honest with you, but some don't. If you want to know who you can trust, you need to know what motivates them. You can trust they will act in those interests. You can trust them to act in your interest when your interests align.
- FabHK 6y agoAgreed, yes. Recruiters generally do want to place you and collect their fee, but few would have any qualms placing you at a terrible firm that pays well (=good fee) and keeps you doing the same shit for a year before going under, rather than a place that pays less but has great corporate culture and an engaging job with growth potential.