Top 3 HR Career struggles// What I wish I knew before starting my Human Resources career

[@hawtglamnailz266]

I enjoyed this information! I use to work in HR for a major airline. In the corporate office where I worked POC/ minorities/ 98% of the Black women were all contractors/ temps/ hired through staffing agency (including myself) and the Non-minorities are C-suite, or in a position that receives full benefits (401k, 401kmatching, paid time off, paid holidays, etc.) I saw it on paper. It’s ridiculous. But I didn’t say anything. Who is there to tell? They will just act like that’s not true. It was very clear to me. Somebody had to call it out. It’s sad

[@HeyyyHR]

Omg!!!!! That’s disgusting!!! I experienced it too. My CEO & I had a great relationship so I brought it to his attention. That man stuttered like crazy then gave me some BS reasoning & kept asking me for weeks if I was ok. It was sad. Only thing I kept thinking was that I needed to educate more people, hence, the creation of my KZbin channel

[@Tanisha255]

Thank you for speaking about the obvious biases & inequality 👏👏👏

[@HeyyyHR]

Wouldve been a fake video if I didn’t! I’m a realist Sis!!! Thank you for watching!!

[@mekathemoneymagnet1015]

I totally agree with everything you said especially the last point. It is so frustrating and really needs to change. I love HR but I don’t like the unfair practices that most companies follow. Thankful for your videos and to see someone that I can relate to speak on HR topics!

[@HeyyyHR]

You’re so welcome! I’m not trying to defend the companies but I realized that most of them don’t even realize that what they’re doing is wrong. Ignorance is bliss. 🙄🤦🏾‍♀️💜

[@cardellwickham7130]

Appreciate you sharing you experience! This will help alot of people better prepare for HR careers

[@HeyyyHR]

That's the plan! Thanks so much for your support!

[@NineEyedOracle]

Awh, Timeka, I really appreciate this video. ESPECIALLY the points you made about people of color in this field. I am beginning my journey as an HR Generalist as my first role in HR and your videos are supremely helpful and inspirational. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to share these experiences with others!

[@HeyyyHR]

You’re sooo welcome! Congrats on breaking into your HR career! 💪🏾💜👏🏾

[@NineEyedOracle]

@@HeyyyHR thank you!! 😅💛🤜🏻🤛🏽

[@HeyyyHR]

@@NineEyedOracle you’re sooo welcome!💜💜💜💜💜🎉🎉

[@Callielynn143]

Same here!! I just hit my six months on January 10. This is also my first position in HR and so far it’s great!!! Congrats to us Generalists!

[@_Are_We_There_Yet_]

You are so fun to listen to. I appreciate your positive perspective on all of this! I'm currently working hard to transition from Executive Assistant (HR Coordinator pretty much), to the HR realm. And I'm wondering what would happen if you walked into that lunch room, and you overheard something maybe a little inappropriate, or offensive. I have wondered what the rules are myself! Everyone I've talked to says they don't call HR because they fear that what they say won't be kept private, and they don't want retaliation in the workplace. I have always made close connections with my team, and it would be super hard to part the sea every time I walked into a group environment, haha! I appreciated this whole video!

[@desireeriddick2686]

Starting my career this September video gave me some insight and courage I’m moving forward thanks.

[@HeyyyHR]

Yaaassss!!! You’re sooo welcome! 💜💜

[@acutedelicacy]

Good video Meka! The idea of HR can be intimidating. Thank you for breaking the barriers with those you impact.

[@HeyyyHR]

Awwww! Thank you! It ain’t easy but I try

[@althat04]

Great video...you hit some great points...especially imposter syndrome! Keep it up!!

[@tarahpierre-gilles7113]

“Before I was HR, I was Timeka.” YESSSS!!

[@HeyyyHR]

OOOkkkayyyy!! lol

[@senderoestrecho9142]

Your videos are very helpful, thank you. Regarding the apparent discrimination, especially with regards to differences in salaries with black versus white employees, I wonder if you have considered that it could be down to them not asking for more or being assertive? It´s only a suggestion because as soon as I heard you mention that I thought of when I used to be a Recruiter and had the same suspicion about discrimination between men and women, but found, annoyingly, that many female juniors, mid level managers and team leaders or managers were earning less than the men but it was because they would ask for less. This would happen mostly when they were first hired but that salary does in turn affect your increases as time goes on, especially when the increases are flat percentages. At the end of day, business is business and if you don´t HAVE TO give someone more, you don´t. In HR you can have systems that permit only small salary ranges for each level of responsbility/job role, and that would make salaries more equitable.

[@HeyyyHR]

Happy you enjoyed it! 💜 That's a small part of it, but I've also seen where a company has a budget for that position and sticks to it regardless of the candidate expecting less. I've also seen sooo many other factors. The fact that females ask for less, has now become a small part of the reason for inequalities. I love that I now work for a company that gives what we have budgeted, which in most instances has made very happy candidates and quickly accepted job offers. If a company chooses to give someone less only because you have the ability to, but they KNOW that they have more budgeted than what that candidate expects, then it makes me question the company's ethics.

[@senderoestrecho9142]

@@HeyyyHR I´ve never heard of that but yeah, that´s great that that company does that. Thanks for replying!

[@HeyyyHR]

@@senderoestrecho9142 you’re welcome! 💜

[@scottgodkins2017]

For sure this is a part of it. And take it a step further…it’s how good a salesperson you are and what kind of salary and experience you are transitioning from that allows a company to think you don’t deserve more, or that they don’t feel comfortable paying more. So many of us human beings aren’t good at asking for more. Also we are fighting our backgrounds, personalities, work history, ability to speak clearly and thoughtfully, and our looks in general. And yep, color of our skin is a part of that. It’s such a deep subject, but I feel we have been creating our own disservice to some degree.

[@lawallywonka]

loved this!

[@SamanthaPoorun]

I love your videos! 🥰

[@HeyyyHR]

Thank you! So happy you’re enjoying! 💜💜

[@TropikGamer]

I can relate. The frustration is the same with being a black male

[@HeyyyHR]

Thats just so annoying … a change is needed

[@georgeyoung3714]

I love this page

[@HeyyyHR]

Thank you for watching!

[@lazynow1]

This is very common for a Director of HR to speak to a VP.

[@HeyyyHR]

I’m fully aware.

[@jasminemhandy9808]

Well Said...well presented 🎁 👏

[@HeyyyHR]

Sooo happy you enjoyed it! 💜💜💜

[@victoriawhite1135]

I love this video, and yes I quit my job because of the Bias and different treatment that people of color received. Then to watch someone with little education and experience brown nose and get a $10 an hr. Pay increase and don't have a license either like wtf ! Everyday, I went in happy and left defeated. Till I just left with no job in sight. Also inspired me to let our community of color to question employers, benefit programs,and leave if your not getting a raise or promoted within 5 years it a waste of time. Yes! to everything I say gotta get 21 questions but let a representative come and say less with a hotline to call then everyone is okay. So I learned to say less,use visual like PowerPoint and always put a direct link to websites so they can do there own research too. The rejection to extra knowledge seems harsh but individual have smartphones read and research.

[@HeyyyHR]

It’s so sad bc that sounds like “quiet quitting” plus I know the effects that could have on your confidence. I HIGHLY suggest looking for a company that appreciates you instead of changing who you are. 💜💜💜

[@haydenuriah-kz1xl]

Great video thank you for this! Are you available for mentorship?

[@HeyyyHR]

You’re welcome! Sure am! The link is on my website on the work with me page

[@shawntorriahawkins1331]

Thank You

[@HeyyyHR]

You’re welcome! 💜💜

[@mabeldiaz8349]

I love your videos! So, I have 15 years experience in staffing but my goal is to land a job in Hr. Any courses I should take? And I’m a little insecure about applying because I don’t have “Hr experience”

[@HeyyyHR]

No, no courses to take! Staffing is a large & important part of HR & definitely the skills you’ll need & use in HR. You have to get that resume right & create a job search strategy. You’ve got this on the top of your fingers!

[@cscreative5460]

We aren’t comfortable with HR because most of us have been burned by HR before. Double edge

[@HeyyyHR]

So true. I’ve lost jobs bc I don’t play dirty. Hoping my channel shows that not all HR folks are the same. 😔

[@cscreative5460]

@@HeyyyHR I love watching your channel and I think you are doing a great job of changing the narrative.

[@namastayhere8179]

I love eating alone and problem solving. Lol

[@HeyyyHR]

Not a bad thing at all… lol

[@univercitygusz]

I recently, graduated masters in HR. Looking to get Certified, but i also need experience to jump start my career. What advice do you have?

[@HeyyyHR]

Build your network & let them know your career plans

[@senderoestrecho9142]

What's the difference between getting Certified and having a masters in HR?

[@AnthonyMcDaniels]

@@senderoestrecho9142 shrm exam CERTIFIED HR PROFESSIONAL

[@lazynow1]

Getting a PHR from SHRM with worthless...got one it caused me to get less interviews....then short time later, went pure tech. with certs. much better.

[@ashleerenae5956]

I'm not sure if I'm doing it the right way but I'm pursuing an associate's degree in Human Resources Management and hoping to break into the space soon. How would you help someone like me who isn't strong in communication?

[@ashleerenae5956]

also I love your channel btw!

[@HeyyyHR]

When you say communication, which type? Verbal, Written, interpersonal? This video was creating on ways to improve your written communication skills and I'm sure you'll find it helpful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2PEeYedlq6CrM0 Here's another resource of 5 ways to start your HR career: instagram.com/p/CyBKKtDAew_/

[@HeyyyHR]

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