
HR Is Not Your Friend. That's Not the Point.
HR works for the organization. That does not mean its job is to protect every leader from every consequence.
In this episode of HR for Humanity, Christopher Goostrey cuts through the tired argument that HR must either be the employee's personal advocate or management's hired shield. He explains what competent HR actually owes people: honesty about its role, clear confidentiality boundaries, fair investigation, accurate information, consistent standards, and meaningful follow-through.
You will also learn the five-question Reality Check to use before sharing a sensitive workplace concern with…
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