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How to get past the negative HR reputation

Human resources professionals dont always have the best reputations among employees. When theres a layoff, HR is involved. If a discipline problem arises, HR finds its way into the mess.

By Amanda McGrory-Dixon | Updated on August 03, 2012

Human resources professionals don’t always have the best reputations among employees. When there’s a layoff, HR is involved. If a discipline problem arises, HR finds its way into the mess. As health care premiums rise, HR delivers the news. With all of these negative instances, many employees have developed feelings of apprehension toward HR, says Sheryl Kovach, president and CEO of Kandor Group, a human resources consulting firm in Houston.

To counter those negative feelings, Kovach recommends that HR professionals focus on increasing their presence in positive situations rather than those that call for unfortunate outcomes.  

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