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


HR Doesn’t Enjoy Firing People—But They Will If They Have To
HR professionals don’t enjoy firing people—but they will when necessary. Learn why being someone the company wants to keep matters more than you think.
Aug 18, 20251 min read


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).
Aug 15, 20252 min read


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 . . .
Aug 13, 20251 min read


Leave It at the Door: Why Employees Need to Respect HR’s Boundaries
HR is here to support employees—but that doesn’t mean they're your therapist, fixer, or personal life manager. While compassion is part of the job, HR professionals are not responsible for carrying the emotional weight of everyone’s personal struggles.
Aug 11, 20251 min read


No, You’re Not Being Wrongfully Terminated—You’re Just Wrong
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Think you're being wrongfully terminated? HR says nope—you’re just being held accountable. Here’s a cheeky take on why bad behavior still gets you fired, lawsuit threats or not.
Aug 8, 20252 min read


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!
Aug 6, 20253 min read


HR Is Human Too: Why HR Professionals Deserve Respect and Room to Breathe
Behind every policy, performance review, and conflict resolution sits a human being—someone in HR juggling the emotional labor of an entire workplace.
Aug 4, 20251 min read


'HR on the Rocks' - An Excerpt
This is HR—emotional trauma comes with the territory.
Mar 24, 20252 min read


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...
Mar 22, 20252 min read
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