Comments on: SHRM Lessons: Day Three

By: Laurie

Laurie — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:43:30 +0000

@Dale Yup, got it. I agree with you 100%!!

@Puf you are killing me softly with your SHRM song.

By: Dale

Dale — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:52:54 +0000

I was not advocating that role, let alone the role of “parent” (even worse). More, I was stating the roles we are often pushed into, or at the very least, the organization wants us to often times assume.

By: HRPufnstuf

HRPufnstuf — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:17:35 +0000

But Laurie, surely SHRM has stood up and loudly lobbied for HR professionals with business leaders around the globe? The leadership from SHRM must be proactively shuttling from one high level meeting to another with the CEO’s of the largest and most progressive companies to state the business case for skilled HR professionals in their organizations. Isn’t that what the SHRM member dues are used for?
Plus, any investment that a member makes for the trip, will surely be paid back ten fold. I mean where else can you be exposed to last years ideas (your panel excluded) and earn credits for a useless accreditation?
I’m sorry for dissin’ so hard on SHRM, but rarely in history have we been exposed to an organization that thinks so highly of itself and the value of it’s accredidation, yet does so little to develop, educate, or advocate for their paying members.
Alright, I feel obligated to say something nice about SHRM – To my knowledge they have never harmed a puppy.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:55:33 +0000

@Dale Thanks, but I’m not sure I like HR in the role of referee. You get no credit for that role and it’s totally thankless.

@Puf Okay fine I’ll admit that I went to Popeyes this afternoon just for a sixty-five cent biscuit because I love them; however, I wonder how realistic SHRM is when it asks HR managers making $50K/yr to come to these conferences? There are many women and men under that mark, too. HR people who haven’t had raises in two years. Really tough to hear.

@Sarah No, I’m devolved!

@The HRD OMg, that is so well put. You nailed it.

@Shennee Thank you!

@Michael Yes there is optimism. If I can elevate the profession of HR so we can all earn more money, why shouldn’t I? Why should you begrudge your fellow colleague when he’s successful and gets recognition? It makes no sense to me, and seriously, what the hell kind of reward do you get when you gossip and stab your fellow associate in the back? Good lord, maybe you get 2 more minutes of attention from the CFO. We can’t expect our employees to act like adults when we act like junior high kids. (Me included. I’m not throwing stones. I’m part of this stupid world.)

By: Laurie

Laurie — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:50:13 +0000

@Ronnie Ann Wow, I’m glad to hear that you are getting over your aversion to HR. That’s the best thing I’ve accomplished in months!

By: Laurie

Laurie — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:49:04 +0000

@Jenn We look like a powerful duo, right???

By: Jenn Barnes

Jenn Barnes — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:19:25 +0000

Cutest picture ever. I might have to print it out and put it on my fridge.

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By: Ronnie Ann

Ronnie Ann — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:51:53 +0000

This is fascinating. I’ve always had an aversion to HR folks (except of course you, Laurie, and any HR person reading this). Popeyes preference is the last straw! Ahem. If I were there we’d talk politics and win-win HR techniques over a great meal. But most of all, we’d go find fabulous music. Thanks for the bird’s-eye view!

By: Dale

Dale — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:40:11 +0000

Talking politics is tough as we are always considered the referee to such talks…and to some degree are thought of as being impartial. HR: Oner part priest, one part cop, one part therapist, one part attorney.

And yes, while you and others do look a little sweaty, you look like you are having fun. Safe travels home.