All this talk about how aspiring HR Professionals shouldn't get into HR if they like people.

Seriously....

If they don't like people, then what should they like?

Aliens 👽👽👽 UFOs 🛸🛸🛸 Cockroaches 🪳🪳🪳???

Let's be balanced. Liking people is actually a valuable quality for someone in HR, but the job requires much more than just that. HR professionals need to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics, manage conflicts, handle tough conversations, and make decisions that aren't always popular.

Saying that liking people isn't for HR professionals oversimplifies the role. In reality, liking people is an asset, but it needs to be combined with skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and setting boundaries. The real takeaway should be that HR isn’t just about liking people; it’s about supporting people and the organisation. If you genuinely care about people, you can excel in HR as long as you’re prepared for the challenges the role brings.

Just like tech creators are passionate about technology, HR professionals can be passionate about people and organisational culture. It’s all about finding the right balance between empathy and professionalism.

𝐈𝐟 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞, 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦???

Perhaps this accounts for why some HRDs and CPOs walk around like they are Dracula (joking!). My fellow HRDs and CPOs let's use the right language as we mentor the next generation of HR Leaders.