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Why Being in HR Right Now Feels Like an Impossible Job

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Let me be completely honest with you: this post is one of the hardest that I have ever written, but I think that too many are skipping over the realities of what the HR profession looks like right now.

One of the most common things I am seeing is watching colleagues leave the HR profession in their droves, and it’s heartbreaking. These are talented, passionate people who once loved what they did. But right now? Being in HR feels less like a rewarding profession and more like being stuck between a rock and a very hard place, with everyone expecting you to perform miracles whilst the ground keeps shifting beneath your feet.

And I know that many are not alone in feeling this way.

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HR Unboxed Episode 11: Employment Tribunals Exposed

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Are you confident your business could survive an employment tribunal? In Episode 11 of HR Unboxed, hosts Natalie and Faye reveal the shocking reality of workplace disputes that have cost companies thousands — sometimes over seemingly trivial incidents.

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How to Achieve Your HR Career Goals and Professional Aspirations

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Why Believing in Yourself is the Key to Career Success

Today brought me the most wonderful news that perfectly illustrates why self-belief is so crucial for professional success. Someone I’ve been mentoring over the past few months has just achieved Chartered Fellowship of the CIPD – one of the most landmark levels in HR.

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Why Professional Business Advice Comes at a Cost: Respecting Service-Based Expertise

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The Value of Professional Expertise in Business Consultancy

As business owners, we understand the importance of making sound decisions to protect our enterprises. Yet there seems to be a growing misconception that professional business advice should come without cost—particularly from smaller consultancies.

Today, I’d like to address why quality business advice requires appropriate compensation and why respecting service-based businesses is crucial for maintaining healthy professional relationships.

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