How to Deal with HR – Friend or Foe?

HR (Human Resources) is an interesting function of a company. To most employees, HR is just a support function – not friend or foe.  How to deal with HR in most cases is simple – submit a request and get their help.   We may even have very good feelings toward HR if all the interactions (getting benefits, hiring someone on your team) have been helpful and pleasant.   With that said, make no mistake though, to employees, HR is foe. You cannot count on HR to be on your side for all matters. ...  read more