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HR ON EXTINCTION MODE 2

We share hereunder some character traits of modern HR Practitioners working towards the extinction of the profession.


Firstly, They lack HR academic qualifications. Very many modern HR Professionals have no HR academic training. They are Chance HR Practitioners. They tried to overcome this shortfall by acquiring Institutional Professional diplomas, CAC Professional qualifications, and finally, Social Media HR qualifications. 


Secondly,  Many modern HR Practitioners do not read. They claim to be so busy that they do not read any material put out there. You hardly find them reacting to any shared Content. 


Thirdly, They are always involved in Knowledge Sharing. Knowledge, they will not be able to apply in their work environments. Of what use inapplicable knowledge acquired? 


Fourthly,  They operate near absolute Nepotism. They are not the most qualified for the positions they currently occupy. In their recruitment exercises,  they follow how they got in. 

During my active work life, in all the places I worked, it was always foreigners who decreed my employment,  Nigerians never wanted me employed. 


We shall continue with these character traits next week. 

Comments

  1. Anonymous17 May 2023 at 13:43

    Totally agree. Accountants and lawyers have taken over HR, believing they are experts muddling up everything. Its so painful for us to watch.

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