Workplace Dynamics Ep.46 - What Does HR Do?

The 'Role vs. RoleHolder' impact on your growth, or the 'lack' of it!

If you are not getting along with your boss, what do you do? You work harder? Shoulders drop? Work lesser? Look for a job?

Is your resignation letter turning into a showcase of past achievements? In this episode of Workplace Dynamics, host Kamal Karanth explores the psychology behind career transitions and why professionals often feel the need to overcompensate when stepping down. Tune in as we dissect resignation contexts, discuss how to avoid common pitfalls during exits, and share actionable advice on leaving your role with clarity and poise.

What does HR do? Have you ever asked that question aloud, or within yourself, and you're frustrated? In this episode of Workplace Dynamics Podcast, I'm going to think aloud with you on what are the various roles we expect HR to do.

Do you think there's an inner circle with every boss? You see that your boss has a small coterie of people who are very close to him, and you're unable to get into that inner circle... what do you do?

How do you feel when some of your colleagues or ex-colleagues leave you with the feeling of them being ungrateful? Or when they appear more entitled than you think they should be?

This episode is a reflection on how and why we oversell ourselves in the job interviews and what are the costs and consequences to be prepared for.

Were there moments in your career that you felt there were no well-wishers left in the organization for you?

The dilemma of whether to tell our colleagues 'as is' or to give the cliched version? But our colleagues know we are being economical with the truth! #CorporateLies

You know your boss isn't tenable to you, your peers, and maybe to the organisation. You escalate, but still nothing changes.