Comments on: This is why people think HR is stupid and evil

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 20:30:35 +0000

They’re not evil. They are dumb as fuck, however.

By: Regenald

Regenald — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 00:30:36 +0000

Everytime I interact with someone from HR it’s like my IQ drops… I’m not even saying they’re stupid because they’re just terrible with hiring qualified candidates or any of that it’s just that they’re well stupid…. everytime I have an issue and have to speak to HR I just cringe…. they really are the most inept and idiotic people on the planet, they do not know how to think for themselves, cynical and are definitely just functioning on auto pilot most of the time, as a creative I generally can’t stand people like that anyway.

By: Faeryn

Faeryn — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:44:32 +0000

This is about forcing people into taking flu shots and nothing else.

By: HR H4tyer

HR H4tyer — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:38:09 +0000

Human Resources has emerged as the fasted growing industry here in Detroit Michigan. The auto makers use Human Resource companies to manipulate the numbers so they can report x number of jobs are yet to be filled, making it look like there is hope for the masses. The reality is that we have an unbelievable number of HR agencies while skilled engineers are cutting grass for a living.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:45:24 +0000

As a worker at a blood bank, I truly understand what you're all talking about, as I am in a very similar situation. A few months ago, our attendance policy changed and now states that if any employee has more than 2 "unexcused" absences in a 6 month period, they will be penalized by either getting a verbal, written, final, termination, etc. And guess what…DOCTORS NOTES ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE!!!!! I know people who were admitted to the hospital and returned to work with a write up waiting for them. I was sick this week with suspected swine flu and am now possibly facing disciplinary action AFTER I was told to go home when I reported to work sick (I called in sick the following day to keep from contaminating my co-workers and blood donors). Surely, I could understand upper mgmt questioning me if I had an attendance problem, but I don't. I went on the CDC website to see what their recommendations were regarding swine flu and the workplace and even called them. They even agreed that this is a ridiculous policy that definitely needs to be revisited immediately.

By: KLundin

KLundin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:15:37 +0000

By the way, I have a colleague of mine who diligently went and got the seasonal flu shot. Then, she promptly got sick FROM the flu. Some people actually can develop the flu as a result of the shot. Yes. This type of thing is why HR people get a bad name. Nothing at all strategic about creating incentives for employees to make decisions that are counterproductive to the business (such as coming in sick at a Hospital).

By: leanneclc

leanneclc — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:57:22 +0000

Great post. This season's flu has so many implications on work/life and employee morale.

On a side note – I cannot get the flu shot, I am allergic to eggs and it is egg-based. I'm sure that would not be popular at an organization like this…although nothing to be done about it except have some "occurrences"

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:11:47 +0000

On the issue of restaurants. I currently and have been working in the industry for over ten years. For us if we don't come in we don't get paid. So basically most people, unless they are at death's door will come in sick and usually pass it to all the other employees (which is horrible since I can't afford to miss work either so I'm always trying to fend off illness). A fellow server worked for 2 days with diagnosed walking pneumonia and even though she was making sure to always wash her hands, it probably was NOT a good idea. Add that to the fact that many employees don't have health insurance because they don't fit the requirements or it's too expensive etc. and there's a lot of illnesses being spread.

The one plus side of the industry is that as long as we're not in a busy period it's usually pretty easy to find someone to take your shift because who wouldn't like/need/want a chance to make more money?

By: Brad

Brad — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:53:26 +0000

This is a great example of how our policies and procedures can have a major impact on employee engagement. Not only does a policy like this reduce morale it creates fear and a lack of trust.

Brad Federman

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By: PE Mommy

PE Mommy — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:33:12 +0000

Ok, swine flu shots JUST became available and I got the freaking swine flu last week!!! Well it's suspected. I am waiting for confirmation on my lab tests which take a week to come back. I had to stay home ALL week because of my fever and I work in a hospital (contracting, not as a provider). Trust me, I would have rather have been working. Fortunately, the federal govt doesn't hold it against you. My boss told me to keep me and my germs home. I have a note from my dr telling them that NYS says to stay home till you are fever free without meds for 24 hours.

What a terrible place to be employed that treats employees that way!