25 Things I’ve Learned in HR — The Video!
by Alan Collins
I’m sharing out some learnings I’ve shared before…this time video-style! 25 lessons based on 25 years in HR. These are truths I’ve gained from lots of personal screw-ups. A few successes. Three companies. Sixteen HR jobs and other HR folks I’ve worked with who either guide me or inspire me. Only 3 minutes long. Turn up the volume on your computer first. Play. Sit back. Enjoy!
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About the author: Alan Collins was Vice President – Human Resources at PepsiCo where he led HR initiatives for their Quaker Oats, Gatorade and Tropicana businesses. He is now President of Success in HR, Inc. and the author of the HR best seller, UNWRITTEN HR RULES . His new book, BEST KEPT HR SECRETS is now available on Amazon.
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Great tips Alan, just what I needed before going on my work trip. And, ironically It’s a three day training cert for change management. I especially like the one about taking the breath mint, I can’t encourage that one enough. lol
One word comes to mind after listening to the video…WOW! What a good piece to dust off those of us who have been in the HR industry for a while. Thanks for sharing your leadership with us.
good one.
i need more video cases on hrm.
Great presentation Alan! I especially appreciate you promoting being a mentor to someone in HR- “Become that coach for someone else.” What a great way to give back to the profession. I am proud of the men and women who have worked for me, taken my advice and now are top HR leaders at a variety of organizations. Be encouraged today- Mark A. Griffin
Thanks Alan! Great advice. I’ve already shred he link with several colleagues.
@Mark – thanks – great point! You should feel GREAT about the folks you’ve mentored and your own contribution to the HR profession! Hope all is well!
@E. Johnson – thanks so much for sharing this with your colleagues.
@Tashana, Molly, dr: Awesome!
Great Tips Alan,
Loved the tips on knowing the business, being a master of one HR function, change and HR mentoring.
Thanks
I’ve been really struggling with thoughts of leaving the HR community. I have more than 30 years in personnel and human resource management. Your video is wonderful and extremely timely for me. I promise to find and read your book as soon as I can find it.
David W – understand your frustrations fully – however with your experience, we need your voice in HR – note the last point in the video.
-Alan
Nice piece. Thanks for sharing.
Alan, great information. I even enjoyed the music.
Great, Alan – Thanks!
-Lars
Thanks for sharing Alan. Really appreciate the tips. Much needed.
Those are doable ideas. Am practicing some already; and this is a timely reminder to do some of the things I haven’t done recently.
Thank you, Alan!
Truly comes from a great experience!
Alan,
Great information, as usual. Thank you for sharing.
This video reaches out and holds you still for 3 minutes. I found myself breathing and at the end my eyes were watering. It’s full of truths that, internalized, can transform lives. Thank you.
THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCE .
Simply Great. Its like summarizing years of experience in very few words. Pls. keep up the excellent work.