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Women in HR

A bowl for women in the Human Resources industry to connect, share experiences, get or give advice, and generally cheer each other on. All work-life related topics welcome.

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  1. HR Assistant

    I'm reconsidering staying within HR. I've come up from the Executive assistant side so I don't want to do that again. Anyone know of someone who left HR and where they went role wise? What should i lo...

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  2. Director, Human Resources

    For all the women in HR: “A woman alone is power — collectively, we have impact.” – Shelley Zalis

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  3. Director, Human Resources

    Quote of the Day for Women in HR: "Human Resources isn’t a thing we do. It’s the thing that runs our business." – Steve Wynn

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  4. Director, Human Resources

    What is that one thing you absolutely hate about your job? For me, it is filing. I save it all for Friday.

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  5. Director, Human Resources

    HR: where you solve problems you didn’t create, mediate drama you didn’t start, and still somehow keep the office running.

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  6. Director, Human Resources

    What are your thoughts on resumes listing their work employment without showing the dates of employment?

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  7. Director, Human Resources

    Why would you consider leaving HR today?

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  8. Director, Human Resources

    Women in HR often navigate challenges that go beyond the job itself: • Expected to be empathetic—but judged harshly when making tough decisions • Not always taken seriously as strategic leaders • Wal...

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  9. Director, Human Resources

    To every woman in HR: you are the heartbeat of every organization. You don’t just manage policies—you shape cultures, uplift voices, and create spaces where people can truly thrive. Your empathy is st...

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  10. Human Resources Coordinator

    Payroll: should be HRs or Accountings job?

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  11. Human Resources Generalist

    How much maternity leave does your organization offer? We get six weeks and we don’t offer paternity leave at all.

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  12. Human Resources Manager

    Thoughts on people wearing blue jeans to the office? Perfectly fine or way too casual?

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  13. Director, Human Resources

    Do you want to see picture of candidate on resume?

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  14. HR Assistant

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for free and helpful SHRM certification preparation resources?

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  15. Director, Human Resources

    Weekly inspiration for those of us in HR. If you’re in HR (or entering it), remember: You are shaping careers, cultures, and lives—not just processes.

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  16. HR Manager

    Did your company allow employees to create an office March Madness betting bracket? Our team begged for this, and I was put in charge of managing it. I couldn't fill a bucket with what I know about ba...

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  17. Human Resources Generalist

    Just curious, how much is your organization spending on AI services or software? We're a company with under 200 employees, but we're spending close to $5,000 a month on AI tech.

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  18. Human Resources Manager

    How much special considerations or accommodations should parents get? The team members without kids are getting annoyed that those with kids tend to leave early or come in late because of whatever iss...

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  19. HR Supervisor

    What's the most ridiculous policy you've been forced to enforce at your job? The CEO here hates it when people are late. So, I have to keep a point system and track when someone is more than 3 minutes...

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  20. Director, Human Resources

    Being a woman in HR, what is keeping you up at night?

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