Rebuilding Trust in HR: The Recruiting Process
As I navigate social media, I frequently encounter discussions where individuals, particularly employees, express negative sentiments about HR. As an HR professional that is passionate about their craft, these perceptions are deeply concerning. While I don't intend to single out any specific HR function, I want to delve into the root causes of these negative views and, more importantly, explore actionable strategies to enhance HR's reputation and impact. To begin this journey, it makes sense to start at the very beginning: the hiring process. If you’ve spent any time on Reddit’s r/recruitinghell , and even on LinkedIn, you’ll find story after story of frustration, anger, and disappointment with the recruiting process. The grievances are consistent and widespread: Job Postings That Don’t Reflect Reality or Even Exist: Candidates often apply to jobs only to find out the position doesn’t exist , has been filled, or is wildly different from the description. For example, at one ...