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‘Lying, manipulative, exploitative’: Unpacking the misunderstood role of HR professionals

by Todd Humber July 30, 2024

written by Todd Humber July 30, 2024

HR professionals have to wear a plethora of hats. From culture to compliance, recruitment to retention, pensions to payroll — to name but a few before my alliteration bank runs dry. Mental health question? Ask HR. Need to fire Bob? Call HR. Don’t like the outfit one of your workers turned up in? We ...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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