HR EXPERTS ADMIRED

Sixth publication in the Human Touch series

"You have helped us become better leaders and better humans. It has been 10 years from the time we had a chance to work together" 

I have not considered your efforts seriously enough at that time, I shall admit. Now I realize that your work was really important" - a former Board Member has said to an HR Manager.

There are many reasons you and your contribution shall be admired, appreciated and respected by others. Take a look at the three I have selected.

You were born to feel and sense the deepest needs of yourself and other people. Thanks to that quality You are able to help others understand themselves. You often notice their talents, strengths and growth opportunities. 

Your have a big experience in talking with people. There are probably few people in the organization that has spent so many hours listening to others.

"Thank you for your sensitivity. I was not aware about that part of me. You have helped me uncover something very important" - a specialists has said.

Your experience and your personal passion to help others grow are big assets to any organization. Your role in the organization is crucial. Managers and employees sometimes need more time to realize it and to admit it. 

Helping others succeed.

Helping leaders and employees grow requires often decisions which do not bring imediate results. Your peers will appreciate it years from now - some of them for sure.

Your desire to help others is unique. Your organization would not achieve long-term results without your constant efforts to improve human aspects, like culture and leadership.

"You are a good listener. You are really interested in understanding me. I can always come to you and share my problems" - a manager has said.

"Feeling listened to" is a rare phenomenon in organizations. Helping others feel understood is the best way to create a great culture in organizations. People admire and respect you for your effort and willingness to offer understanding. They do so even though they do not mention it directly.

Time needed to recognize the value.

Some people need more time to realize how important your help was. Your human approach and willingness to help will be remembered much longer than successes your company has achieved.

Your sensitivity makes you able to detect any deviation from a desired culture. People that feel disrespected or unhappy will go first to you. They trust that you will consider their human issues seriously. 

"I was not aware about the issues with communication. You were the one that have helped me understand my wrong attitude. Now I feel respected by my peers more" - a specialist has said.

You are the one that sees unproductive interactions and attitudes in the organization. You are the one that understands how that interactions impact the overall performance. Trust your guts feeling.

Courage to talk with managers about important thinkgs.

You have a courage talking with managers and emoloyees about things they often do not have courage talking about with their employees and peers. Help those who are ready to use your experience first. Others will join you observing the progress of those that have already benefited from your help. 

"I guess it is not an easy job working with us. We are often interested in pushing for results. You push us to grow as humans" - a manager has said.

It is difficult to help somebody that is not primarily interested in your help. Addressing topics which do not get an immediate attention by management team is a challenge. You probably face and will be facing moments of feeling alone on the journey. Do not stop. Believe in your mission and your purpose.

Your efforts will be rewarded. Positive feedback will come sooner or latter. As for now, You are the one that can reward yourself first.