How To Succeed In HR: 15 Leaders Share Words Of Wisdom

 For some, HR leaders represent the “heartbeat” of the organization and provide a platform for others to advocate and speak up. Showing empathy to subordinates fosters an environment of psychological safety that can increase trust between leaders and their teams, improving morale and performance outcomes.

New hires also appreciate developing mentors and experienced employees who are willing to invest time and energy in teaching them the basics. Here, members of the Forbes Human Resources Council share 15 key lessons they've learned over the years from people in leadership positions in HR.

Members of the Forbes Human Resources Council share their insights. Photos courtesy of each member.

1. Get them on your team

Never underestimate the importance of employee availability. Visiting several locations of the company allows for an open dialogue and ensures that all employees feel heard. It also provides insight into what matters most. HR leaders can maintain this reachability while working remotely to stay on top of what works for their employees and to ensure that everyone in the organization feels their voices are heard. need to do it. -Jennifer Leimert, Workhuman

2. Be a strong advocate for others

The best advice I've received is to recognize that every decision and policy made in HR affects people in the organization in some way. I have learned not to take this lightly and use my voice and position to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. I called. Done properly, HR can be the heart of your organization. - Raven Lee, Raven Lee Consulting LLC

3. Internalize the credibility that drives innovation

I learned a lot from Matt Harmon, VP of Human Resources at AutoZone. He taught us that we need to internalize trust in order to drive change. Additionally, rapid adoption of new HR technologies requires willingness to take risks. When people trust that leaders care deeply about them, have a vision, and understand the ROI, amazing results are achieved. - Dinesh Sheth, Green Circle Life

4. Try new things

As the saying goes, "Good ideas don't come from behind your desk." I'm a big believer in time blocks and routines, but they rarely work when you're experiencing new things! , was that moments of inspiration rarely happen behind the desk.I still consciously try new things once a week. - Rachel Fletcher, Project202

The Forbes Human Resources Council is an invitation-only organization open to HR leaders in all industries. Am I eligible? 5. Listen and understand

I have been honored to have multiple mentors with far more experience and wisdom than I have, so they prioritize listening to me and helping people talk about themselves. Prioritizing my time for others gave me an “advantage” over my colleagues. I gained a deeper understanding of what drives people, what their greatest fears are, and how they prefer to be led. - Catalina Schveninger, DataCamp

6. show empathy

Nothing can replace caring for a team. It has a direct bearing on employee retention, morale, and performance levels when they know with certainty that you are on their side and can focus on their work without fear of losing their job. increase. — Russell Crosk, Accenture

7. Dress for the role

When I started my career in HR, my Chief HR Officer told me to always dress for the role I wanted, not the one I had. And it should not only be taken literally in clothing choices, but also taken in a metaphorical sense. is needed. This has made me a better strategic HR leader. -Evelyn Reed, Jacent Strategic Merchandising

8. Think Before You Act

Listening is important. Sometimes we jump into action mode and forget to actually hear the words, actions, and heartbeats emanating from the company. Taking a step back and actually listening, learning and taking action are invaluable lessons I learned from my former mentors. -Iman Abbasi、Plume Design, Inc.

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