Comments on: One Quality The HR Superstars Have…That Distinguish Them From The Pack

By: Rattan

Rattan — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:15:38 +0000

Sir,

It is really good and an important asset for HR professionals. It will really help onself to boost up his/her career in HR.

Thanks a lot…

Regards Rattan

By: Faipttism

Faipttism — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:47:25 +0000

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By: P.E. Paulton

P.E. Paulton — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:23:33 +0000

I completely agree with you Alan. This is particularly true and an essential job skill as an HR professional working in an organization and not reporting into an HR department. Although, it is still tough to find organizations that give HR the time of day, even when we do know the numbers.

By: hossam

hossam — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:08:26 +0000

HR Manager in any industry should have the sense of the business, the back ground of theindustry , experience able to identiy the financial side, the make cost efective

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Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:23:16 +0000

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By: Shannon

Shannon — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:34:18 +0000

I truly appreciate the guidance and recommendation for developing financial skills to be a better HR Business Partner.

I think (part of the problem) of HR not being taken seriously is because it’s continuously changing, including the titles, the roles, the duties, etc. What other business function continuously changes like this?

I agree to be an HR Superstar you should improve your financial skills, but when is the same expectation put to all levels of management to truly understand and be proficient in their knowledge and skill of Human Resources laws, policies, benefits, strategic management?

As HR Professionals we must admit, we can’t (and shouldn’t) do it all. Likewise, many managers will tell their HR dept, “that’s what we have you for” to handle the potential legal issues they “choose” not to deal with. It’s not “soft skills” when “the numbers” are behind the lawsuit being filed for their lack of training, understanding and compliance, which most HR business partners are ultimately trying to mitigate.

HR as a department or business partner shouldn’t be viewed as less of a business partner because they’re knowledge is weaker in one area of the business. We could say the same for management.

Just my two cents. GREAT article and I will be checking out the book.

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Is It Time To Step Up Your Game in HR? | Success in HR — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:43:12 +0000

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By: Tulasi

Tulasi — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:45:00 +0000

Excellent information. For every HR person to be successful in the present market scenario they really need to be business savvy. I agree with all the points mentioned in the article. Thanks a lot for the posting.

ALL THE BEST

Regards
Tulasi

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Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:54:56 +0000

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By: R Hill

R Hill — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:15:15 +0000

As a former Controller/Financial Analyst & HR Manager for a Big Four Accounting firm , I can tell you that in my role as Director, HR & Administration of a law firm, my financial skills are what permit me to speak the language of the business and connect with professionals on their level.

I also worked in the financial services industry in an HR leadership role for about eight years prior to joining the law firm. If you think you don’t need finance in that type of environment, think again.

You will never be taken seriously without a strong background in finance. Do yourself a favor and get the knowledge and experience early in your career if you want to rise to the top in the industry.