I would say that it’s because their job description and their KPIs are tied to it. HR is measured for doing HR things. HR’s sole purpose is to do HR things. The

I would say that it’s because their job description and their KPIs are tied to it. HR is measured for doing HR things. HR’s sole purpose is to do HR things. The department becomes a sort of paperclip maximiser that is not concerned with things like the company’s goals.