That's all true, but misses the point. HR is presented to employees differently than those groups (e.g. they're the people you're supposed to go to for help wh

That's all true, but misses the point. HR is presented to employees differently than those groups (e.g. they're the people you're supposed to go to for help when you see a wrong happen). In some cases, their actions may even make it seem like they're on your side, but they really aren't.