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Back to EpisodesWhy Everyone Hates HR (And Honestly… They Might Have a Point) ⭐
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Let’s address the elephant in the office:
Nobody likes HR.
Okay, that might be a slight exaggeration… but not by much.
In this episode, we dive into the long-standing (and very vocal) frustration people have with HR — where it comes from, why it persists, and whether some of it is actually… deserved.
We get into:
- The most common reasons employees say they don’t trust HR
- Where HR actually earns that reputation (yes, we said it)
- The disconnect between what HR thinks it does vs. how it’s perceived
- And why “we’re here to help” is often met with… skepticism at best
This isn’t a defense of HR.
It’s not a takedown either.
It’s more of a brutally honest conversation about why HR sits in one of the most awkward positions in any organization — and why that probably isn’t changing anytime soon.
If you work in HR, this might sting a little.
If you don’t… you’re probably already nodding.
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