The keys to the secret world of Human Resources:
the golden office where the fate of so many lies........
Who are these magical people? and why are they hiding like reclusive movie stars?
In this day of fierce competition for retail talent it simply never ceases to amaze me:
why so many HR people hide in the shadows: cloaked in strange veils of annonymity to protect their identities: especially on LInkedIN.
Hanya R: Sr HR, no company, no city: just Canada:...........and you must already have the secret email address to access the kingdom they rule over.
Dont call me: I will call you: if you are worthy. That seems to be their message. ..........designed to keep the undesireables out and away.
Really? Do they really think that pompous attitude is the correct social face for their firms in this day and age?
Afraid of staffers getting in touch? Is your firm that horrible to work for you expect to be blindsided by angry workers bombarding you with complaints?
Afraid of newcomers asking for jobs? Is it in the best interest of your firm to ensure no talent should possibly seek employment unless you tightly control the process?
This old school HR model has seen better days and certainly isnt the model that resonates with candidates today.
In fact: its just the opposite. The keys to the inner sanctum reigned over by regal ancient rulers of HR........are slowly being taken away by the new social media HR experts.
Its just one more example of why many dont seek out retail careers and those who have refuse to intersect for new placements by applying randomly online: in case they run into The Phatom HR: Its just too insulting and degrading in todays environments of equality and open networking.
Retail is short of talent. Younger people are not entering the field for permanent careers.
The median age of retailers is now 43 years old. Thats up 5 years from 2006 and the fastest growing segment of workers is in the 44 to 55 age group. Where is all the staff going to come from to drive corporate numbers when retailers are retiring faster than new ones are signing up?
The warm and engaging open door networkers who welcome all comers and create great candidate experiences are the true HR masters of the future and represent the firms who will attract the best talent. And that means dropping the cold and unwelcome shrouds of HR.
Come on HR people: join the 21st century.
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