Ifs & Buts of my HR life !!

We, the HR, are the cushion , absorbing the hard landings of conflict. We are the punching bag, taking the blows of frustration from every side. We are the moderator , trying to find a rhythm that allows both the solid spheres (top management) and the delicate balloons (employees) to coexist and thrive. The performance is never-ending. There's no applause, no grand finale. The show simply goes on, day after day. Every dropped ball or burst balloon is a lesson learned, a scar earned. And through it all, we become stronger, more agile, and more attuned to the delicate dance of people and policy. The HR scenario relates to the song by Randy Newman—“It’s a Jungle Out There.” It's a jungle out there Disorder and confusion everywhere No one seems to care Well, I do Hey, who's in charge here? I recently encountered two “out of routine” experiences as a middle HR professional that are somewhat minor, yet significant. Navigating the space between heartfelt empathy and profession...