Comments on: Is It Time To Step Up Your Game in HR?

By: Lori Minnis

Lori Minnis — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:01:47 +0000

As an HR professional at the mid-career point, this article helped me to critically review my methods of career advancement and strategies. The article questions helped me to see that there are still avenues I have not pursued.

By: S.G.KRISHNAN

S.G.KRISHNAN — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 11:13:38 +0000

Dear alin,
it’s a novel effort to make the readers to realise what they are and where they are. it is also an eye-opener. Answering thro’ questions induce others to think further.

By: Shelitha

Shelitha — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:13:22 +0000

Great thoughts! This is a definite reality check in this un-loyal economy. Now is the time to make imperative strides toward developing your skills to make successful strides in your HR career.

By: Renecia Lowery-Jeter

Renecia Lowery-Jeter — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:08:23 +0000

Great questions for re-focusing. I will take the time to go through them and answer in writing.

By: j. elizabeth

j. elizabeth — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:46:51 +0000

Great article. I was downsized from the head of HR position and am having a “dickens” of a time finding employment. I started my own virtual HR business – but still would like the “comfort” of a regular employment. It’s really rough out here. Do you think that “virtual” HR is a good path?

By: Stuart C Baxter

Stuart C Baxter — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:41:32 +0000

Alan,

You bring out some very great points, as well as drive me to do more targeted self analysis. It is easy to say to yourself , “I need to progress, grow and develop, etc”, but as you illustrate you need to know the correct prompt questions for effective career success. Well done and so helpful..

By: Alan Collins

Alan Collins — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:20:28 +0000

@Trudy – thanks, great points.

@Mark – the actions you’ve taken is exactly what this article is all about! I think many of us in HR under-estimate the how powerful we can be and the leverage our experience provides us. The examples you’ve provided here: expanding your focus globally, the book outline, presentations, etc. are great ways to expand your influence, impact and I’m certain will open many doors down the road. Pls stay in touch.

Alan

By: Mark A. Griffin

Mark A. Griffin — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:46:07 +0000

Alan, Thank you for this inspiring article. You are so very good at driving creative thinking from your readers! You are also very good at kicking us HR professionals in the rear to perk up and control our careers. I have been reflecting the past several months on my own career. I continually challenge myself to branch into areas of HR where I have not had exposure. I am delving deeper into the international realm of HR, and have found this to be both personally rewarding and educational. I look forward to further supporting our international business units in Brazil, China, The Netherlands and India. We have never had a strong US HR support presence for these countries, they have virtually operated autonomously, we are finding they are lacking some core processes that fall not only into HR but accounting, finance and IT.

I am also working on an outline for a book and developing what would be a speaking outline that would accompany it. I continually find as I am out presenting various topics to industry and civic groups that participants are complimentary of my style in delivering materials based on my 20 years of HR experience. This is an opportunity that I might be able to diversify my income in the future, and also give back to industry in a productive, impactful and meaningful way.

I recently presented my HR Team with your new book: UNWRITTEN HR RULES: 21 Secrets For Attaining Awesome Career Success in Human Resources. They are excited to have received a copy, and I look forward to answering their questions as they read the book.

Alan, Thank you for your contributions to the HR Profession –

By: Trudy

Trudy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:17:22 +0000

Hi Alan,

I appreciate this excellent article. It’s a good reminder to periodically assess your career and take action to achieve better results. Good advice.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:07:51 +0000

@Michelle – Thanks for your comment. It was a struggle to stop from dropping in a statement or two…force of habit.

@Donna — Love what you’re doing as the Extraordinary HR assistant. I’m an advocate of ALL HR professionals taking control of their careers and playing as big a game as their abilities and passion allow them to. My articles do tend to lean more towards those folks on the employed side since that’s been where I’ve spent most of my career…but I’m hopeful that they can resonate too with the self-employed, contract professionals, consultants and others who also play important roles in HR. I’ll be sure to set some time aside to check out your websites. Thanks again.

@Yesenia – as a newcomer, welcome to HR. It’s a terrific calling. Glad you stopped by. I think you’ll find lots of resources here that will help you as you move forward in your career. Don’t be a stranger.

thanks,
Alan