Human Resources

Has anyone taken the SHRM-SCP exam recently?

Mine is coming up and i'm getting nervous and I feel like I can't prepare enough. I've been doing the self learning prep but it's so much co… more

Anyone know the salary range for a Talent Acquisition Coordinator at FINRA?

How have you handled providing communications to employees who don’t listen and keep needing you to hold their hand?

Which job boards have gotten you all the most responses/interviews? I’m seeking an HR Director/ Associate Director position and LinkedIn hasn’t been cutting it.

What can I expect from a 15 minute initial interview for an HR Director role? This is the first time I am going for a 15 minute over the phone interview. I was surprised they only needed 15 mins.

At my company we have a referral program/ bonus but is only available for frontline staff. Wondering if there are any pros on cons in expanding it to the corporate staff/ office staff? If you have one… more

As a business partner, how does your organization handle decisions when partnering with HR? Do they go by what HR advises, or does the business ultimately do what they want regardless of HR counsel? … more

In general do you prefer working for large corporations or small startups? I've only ever worked for larger companies, but I am weighing an opportunity with a startup (~250 employees). Thoughts on… more

How many hours on average do you work per week?

Do NOT work for Laffey Real Estate! They offer NO BENEFITS, you will not get paid a minute past 5pm even if you’re still working. They offer limited training of 5 days. You’ll be put in multiple off… more

I have an interview for a Director role and I want to get tips on interviewing at that level. I have interviewed for Director level roles before and get close but don't get the job. I have a feeli… more

I need some suggestions regarding finding my next role. I worked as a talent sourcer and a recruitment admin associate in my last company. I don't want to get into recruitment but I like the opera… more

We just came off the holidays and keep seeing allusions to burnout come up in so many other boards. Do you notice your teams are presenting as more burned out early in the year? If so, what do you thi… more

When will hiring of HR professionals pick up? Has anyone seen any news on this?

Instead of new year resolutions, what kind of goals are you aiming for to help improve your work ethic this year?

I've been with a company for the last 3 years and one of out biggest stumbling blocks to getting employees to stay long-term is our tardiness policy. It's made abundantly clear during the hir… more

How do you deal or go about with a new executive hired who’s micromanaging and demands answers and replies within an hour?
Theres no way of proposing any other work around with this individual. As well as y… more

I am taking my SHRM-SCP, does anyone have access to the new learning management system? The old one sunset 12/31/23 and I don’t have access anymore. Can anyone help, please?

Can HR change salary employees to hourly without having the employee sign a new offer letter?

I have been applying to H.R. positions for the last year I have my MBA and been working at one job for my whole professional career (8 years). Last year the company was sold and I was laid off. Right … more

What is something that keeps you in the HR industry?

I am in my 60's and I have been looking for a Human Resources position for the last six months. I wonder if I'm fighting a losing battle at my age. Please advise.

Anyone work at Nasdaq? How do they like it?

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I’m feeling a bit frustrated in my job search. I took a break during the holidays but have started back and I feel like my resume is rejected within 24 hours. Is anyone else having this issue? A… more

I have a non-exempt employee that is coming in a few minutes late or leaving a few minutes early consistently. She has asked to see if she can use her PTO to make up for that time in her paycheck? In … more

How does a subordinate deal with a textbook micromanager after they’ve already tried to gently speak to the micromanager and while they seemed receptive, did not actually change their behaviors?

For mo… more

Hi everyone!

I was recently laid off from my remote Recruiting job. I am trying to apply for unemployment but since I live in a different state than my company, I can't seem to apply due to that issue.
Every t… more

This question is for all of the SHRM certified folks. What resources were helpful while studying/prepping for the exam?

Does your team work globally? If so, how do you time manage the time differences?

Graduate looking for advice. I’ve completed a masters in 2023 and have been unable to land interviews ( sending customized resumes too). Hoping to connect with HR folks or HR hiring for Finance roles … more

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Have anyone rreceived a text/email from Loren Jones who says that you are a great candidate for a position but you have to click on the link to pull your credit report? She reached out to me… more

Does your current salary allow you to live a comfortable life?

I had an interview yesterday with a company that is opening a new facility. I met with the HR Director. Is it weird that they did not take any notes during the interviewing process? Usually, when I ha… more

I am scared that our organization will face layoffs this year. I've never been through this before. For those who have - how do you manage the fear/anxiety?

Has receiving your SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR been beneficial to your HR career?

Do you get a company cell phone for work calls or does your laptop have a phone system in it to dial out?

I just graduated from college with an HR degree, How do i get the attention of recruiters , i saw many job descriptions with many years of experience, so what's the fresher job ?

Payroll Clerk needed

Trying to get a job in HR but I don't have hr experience. I do have over 10 years of customer service experience. Any advice on what to look for when job hunting?

I applied to a job on LinkedIn for an HR role. Only a few people applied. I also received an email to schedule for an interview which I gave my dates/time but was rescheduled twice. I don’t have a fut… more