1. I'm Going to be offered the position of Vice President (HR) immediately after my graduation in HR:
It was very difficult when I realised that getting a good job itself (not to say anything about a good brand) is difficult for many of us.
2. Aah! getting graduated. Now I'm an HR wizard:
Now, after 7 years of practicing, I'm realising that the course was just an orientation. I have to start learning the real HRM in an increased pace. But I'm happy that most of the Doctors, Engineers & Lawyers are like me.
3. What Tier 1 IT Companies do are the innovative HR practices:
Now I can challenge any HR practitioner who can show Companies who practice HR, in its true spirit, ethically in a better manner than leading Public Sector Enterprises like HAL, NTPC etc.?
4. The basic task of any HR guy is to speak:
Communication.. probably yes. But realise, it is only an output. You need to use your grey matter also at times. Analytical skills, computations, keeping your receivers turned ON-to know what is happening in the industry, legislation side etc. At times you need to be silent, need to listen as well (by the way that also is communication)
5. HR Guy should be very cunning:
Yes. Required upto a certain extent. But believe, Honesty is the best policy, especially while dealing with people. Should have an attitude not to exploit the people around. Everyone deserves a life free of exploitation, like you and me. People are not going to believe you if you are 'extra' smart and/or self focused.
6. Look at IT Companies and Service Sector; Manufacturing is dirty and from the previous era:
One of the General Managers of a leading IT Company, which came to our college, made a statement like this "Some of my colleagues are sitting on one side of the negotiation tables; fortunately i don't have their fate".
From my experience in Hospitality ITES and manufacturing sector and a lot of interactions with my friends in Tier 1 IT companies, I'm convinced that the soul of HR lies in shop floors - like the soul of a sustainable GDP. IR is not a dirty specialization; my skills need be improved. I can deal with Unions, without shouting back in their language or not addressing the Union leader by 'Sir".
7. Profit is what we stand for:
Realise, it is not profit, but legitimate profit, like Tatas say. There is a paradigm built in the concept of Triple Bottom line-People, Planet & Profit.
The focus on profit alone is costing dearer to many such Companies. Recent corporate scams are examples. So spread the message of the triple bottom line-CSR- in your company.
8. All latest concepts we study at B Schools are to be implemented:
Application (only) as needed.
9. Your job is getting things done by others:
Not fully correct. If you don't get things done 'WITH' others, these others will eventually prefer a guy, who has a 'WITH' attitude
10. Keep mouthful of jargons with you, always:
When Stephen Hawkins wrote "The brief history of time" the publishers requested him not to include formulae or equations, each of which can reduce the sales by say 20%. He included only the inevitable E=MC2 in the book.
Jargons can potentially keep you away from people; physically and mentally.
