Let’s face it: HR is a service department. We serve people at all levels through everything we do. We are the ones who partner with business leaders to ensure the right people get hired, developed, paid and are motivated to perform. We make sure our practices are in compliance with labor laws and the organization has people capable of meeting ever-changing demands.
What’s the consequence of being a “service department”? Sometimes, we forget to service ourselves — particularly when it comes to career development and succession planning.