Comments on: Why HR (and Employee Relations) Equals Public Relations

By: Rebecca Proffitt

Rebecca Proffitt — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 17:01:48 +0000

I have never thought about Human Resources as a Public Relations position, but that is exactly what it is. From the moment a potential employee discovers a job opening to the day that employee leaves the company, they will interact with HR. I agree that it is so important to have an employee that not only represents the company well while at work, but also on their own time. I work for a small private Christian Liberal Arts university that is located in a small town. My parking sticker and license plate displays the name of my employer and even when I am not at work, I feel that those in public expect me to act a certain way. I probably shouldn’t flip someone off when I am cut off in traffic (I wouldn’t anyway) or steal someone’s parking spot at Walmart because a quick glance at my back window will tell them I work for a religious institution. To some extent, every employee should feel they are part of the Public Relations department.

By: grannybunny

grannybunny — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:31:57 +0000

I think the World would be a far better place if everyone assumed — at all times — that they were being recorded, and acted accordingly.

By: Denise Reeb

Denise Reeb — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:29:41 +0000

This is so true. I never thought I’d be in sales, marketing or PR, but here I am trying to build and market a brand to make my company a top choice for candidates. It helps that we have flexible schedules, a good work/life balance, and hire teammates, not just employees.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:29:15 +0000