Additionally, HR (Human Resources) reports to the CFO in most companies. All you have to do is look at the org chart to understand that HR is a function within

Additionally, HR (Human Resources) reports to the CFO in most companies. All you have to do is look at the org chart to understand that HR is a function within finance, and everything within finance is about numbers, resources (including human resources). HR and Finance people think about data and make decisions in spreadsheets. No emotion. They also realize they'll be rewarded (via stock market, or investors) by doing things that are best for their business (according to their spreadsheets..), even if it might create a temporary PR issue or temporary morale issue.