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    Jul082009

    What is the meaning of Hard Core HR Professional?

    That was the question posed by an anonymous reader who found his or her way to this blog after hitting 'search'.

    It is a pretty good question, and I don't think they found the answer here, at least not a complete answer.Flickr - valentin.d

    From my perspective as an HR Tech guy, 'Hard Core' HR would certainly involve staying current on the latest tech trends and developments, strongly advocating for and implementing new tools and technologies to streamline processes, improve talent management, and enhance organizational communication and collaboration.

    But most of all it would mean challenging the status quo, pushing the technology envelope in HR, and trying new things even if they make your 'traditional' HR colleagues uncomfortable. 

    Start an internal blog, claim your company's Yammer domain and get the HR staff signed up, post a 'Why its great to work here' video on YouTube, create a free Wiki for posting frequently asked HR questions, use Rypple to get feedback from staff on HR policies and programs.

    Maybe those are not really 'Hard Core' steps, but if your HR department is still relying on blast e-mails, a boring intranet, and the hidebound annual employee survey, then 'Hard Core' really is not needed yet.

    'Medium Core' will probably do for a start.

    What do you think?

    What is the meaning of Hard Core HR Professional?

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    Hard-core Human Resources Professional [hahrd-kawr hyoo-muhn ree-sawrs pruh-fesh-uh-nl] -noun
    : One who drinks HR, sleeps HR, lives HR, other than working in HR.

    Sorry Steve, had to do it. lol

    July 9, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterSakib Khan

    Hard-core HR? Challenging the status quo. Stop saying "we've always done it this way" but also not changing things just because it's the new shiny thing. Knowing what it takes for your business to be successful and aligning your HR practices to help your business get there. That's a start.

    On a different subject, do you remember Fred G. Sandford (Redd Foxx) from the show Sandford and Son? "Ripple" was his drink of choice and whenever I hear or see the word "Rypple", I think of him. It cracks me up every time. :-)

    July 9, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterCrystal Peterson

    Sakib- Very cool and funny definition!

    Crystal - Thanks, and I agree about changing the status quo. I watched too many Sanford and Son episodes than I care to remember! Too funny.

    Thanks guys for reading and for your comments.

    July 9, 2009 | Registered CommenterSteve

    I’m tired of reading.My books are so boring.I’m tired of sports, All that running and scoring even if you are using Viagra Online .I’m tired of sleeping.Who needs all that resting?I’m tired of laughing. I want no more jesting.

    June 24, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterJosh

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