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Harper Monroe's Blog
True and Unsolicited Thoughts on HR Life


New Year, New HR Headaches: Policy Updates, Nutso Laws & The Post-Holiday Entitlement Parade
It’s a new year and HR is buried in 13 states’ nutso laws, endless policy updates, and the post-holiday entitlement parade of “I forgot to enroll!” Here’s a cheeky take on surviving Q1 madness.
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3 (Mostly Diplomatic) Ways HR Tries to Say: “Please Stop Whining"
HR loves you—but the whining has to stop. Here’s a cheeky look at how HR managers (diplomatically-ish) ask grown employees to act like adults, not drama-prone toddlers.
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Data-Driven HR Is Great—Until Someone Quits to Raise Bees
Data-driven HR is great—until someone quits to raise bees or chase sunsets in a van. Here’s a cheeky take on why you can’t fully predict human behavior, no matter how good the dashboard looks.
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5 Things HR Wishes They Could Say to Employees Who Take Offense to Everything
HR loves a respectful workplace—but not every eye roll is a personal attack. Here are 5 funny things HR wishes they could say to employees who take offense at everything.
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When HR Meets Mike Baxter: Agreeing (Secretly) on Political Correctness
An HR professional’s surprising take: secretly agreeing with Mike Baxter from Last Man Standing on the challenges of political correctness in the workplace.
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No, HR Doesn’t Know Every Joe Smith—Please Say Your Name
Here’s the deal: we want to help. But we can’t start investigating, mediating, or even understanding your issue until we know who you are. It’s not personal—it’s logistics.
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HR Has Heard It All—And Yes, We Still Have to Say It Again
Here’s a secret most HR professionals won’t say out loud (but desperately want to): There is (almost) nothing new you can throw at us (we hope).
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How to Make a CEO Glaze Over in 30 Seconds: Say “Holistic Wellness”
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Want to make a CEO tune out fast? Just say “employee wellness” in an HR meeting. Here’s a cheeky look at why holistic care matters—even if leadership pretends it doesn’t.
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5 Things HR Professionals Wish Everyone Understood
Working in HR means being part therapist, part lawyer, part referee—and occasionally, office magician. But if HR could wave a wand and make everyone instantly understand a few key truths, here’s what would top the list:
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How HR Professionals Can Keep Their Sanity While Juggling the Chaos
While you're dealing with workplace crises, layoffs, HR audits, and navigating office politics, it's easy for your mental health to take a back seat. So, how do you stay zen without burning out or cracking under the pressure?
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5 Things Only Other HR Professionals Truly Understand
While others think HR is all about paperwork and parties, here are five things only fellow HR pros really get . . .
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Skills-Based Hiring: Because "Showing Up to Class" Isn’t a Marketable Skill
Skills-based hiring is here—and HR is over fancy degrees with no substance. If you can’t actually do the job, that diploma won’t save you. Here's a cheeky take on hiring people who can get stuff done.
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Why HR Professionals Keep Coming Back (Even When They Fantasize About Quitting Daily)
HR professionals may fantasize about quitting daily, but they keep coming back—because helping people (even through chaos) is what they do best. Here's why.
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Relax, HR Isn’t Being Replaced by Robots (Yet)
AI might be great at sorting resumes and scheduling interviews, but it still takes humans to manage humans. Here’s why HR isn't ready to hand it all over to the robots—yet.
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3 Things HR Wishes They Could Say to the Company Owner (But Doesn’t Want to Get Fired)
HR has simple solutions to reduce turnover and boost morale—but when the company owner won’t budge, here’s what we really wish we could say (with just a hint of sass).
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If Owners Don’t Care, Why Should HR? | Human Resources Systems
HR is the engine that keeps your people humming, your compliance in check, and your I-9s from becoming a federal problem. But instead of supporting them with streamlined systems and modern tools, too many company leaders are still saying things like . . .
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When the Company Owner Says "No" to HR Help
Discover what happens when a company owner ignores HR's need for help. From burnout to chaos, this cheeky post explores the comical (and not-so-funny) consequences of under-resourced HR teams!
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Human Resources: The Real Deal
For those looking to enter the noble field of Human Resources (or whatever name a company calls their HR department these days), there...
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