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I want to ask a really base level question. And maybe it doesn't relate to this article in particular. Why do I get the vibe that people talk about HR as if it'

I want to ask a really base level question. And maybe it doesn't relate to this article in particular. Why do I get the vibe that people talk about HR as if it's some sort of clandestine political power center in our society? Or is this is just a recent right wing talking point? I could maybe see a power struggle between "engineering" and "design" in a company like Apple. Is HR not just a basic managerial function the the CEO can adjust as necessary if something goes wrong?

rippercushions 4y ago
In a well-run company, HR stays in their lane and executes orders from management. In all too many companies in the real world, management is a chaotic revolving door of political infighting, and HR has a great deal of power. I've worked in a team where an HR rep attended every personnel-related management meeting, and overruled performance ratings, promotions etc while the VP supposedly running the show played Candy Crush.