This time on his Success in HR blog, the former Vice President of HR at PepsiCo and author of HR books Alan Collins takes a look at the question of the credibility and reputation of HR professionals. He described the following four simple rules without which an HR professional will never achieve credibility and a good reputation.
1. Competence
HR professionals without knowledge of the foundations of their field remain amateurs. They should constantly strive to be the best in their job. This means wanting to know as much as possible about their clients, about the company and about the specific part of HR they are responsible for. Focus on the work you are doing, not on what you want to be doing.
2. Self-confidence
HR professionals should approach all situations they face with self-confidence. They must know how to ask their clients for their opinions and needs, but they must also know how to express their own opinion. It’s OK if nobody asks you for it, be a strong leader and say what’s on your mind.
3. Teamwork
Individuals cannot do much by themselves in large organizations. That’s why HR professionals must know how to work together with others and become partners for their clients and colleagues. They must understand that their reputation depends on these people.
4. Relationship development
Strong relationships help HR professionals achieve results they couldn’t achieve by themselves. The better your relationships with the people around you, the more you can accomplish.
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