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Do You Trust Your Human Resources Department Survey
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Individual Comments
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GIVE US YOUR OPINION
Atlanta, GA. (April 2, 2008) Chart Your Course International conducted an
online survey about how people perceive their Human Resources
departments. The survey asked individuals to answer the question, “Do
you trust your HR department?” They were also asked to evaluate if the
HR department cares more about employees or management.
The data collected for the survey was completed in December 2007. The
survey was conducted online with 623 respondents located
internationally. Answers were compared between those that said they
worked within Human Resources (HR) and those who said they did not
(Non-HR). Additionally, results were sub divided by executives,
managers, and hourly personnel.
Though this was not a scientific survey, it shows a major difference of
opinion exists between what HR thinks they are doing, and how the
workforce perceives it. The most striking finding is only 48.9% of
executives (Non-HR) trust their own HR department. This is echoed by
managers (Non-HR) who reported only 48.6% trust their HR department.
The survey allowed each respondent the opportunity to provide one
suggestion to their HR Department. Many of the suggestions and comments
reveal the skepticism people have. The comments are provided online at
http://www.chartcourse.com/hrsurveycomments.html.
Greg Smith, President of Chart Your Course International, was surprised
at the results. He initiated the survey because of the increasing number
of complaints he was hearing from employees and clients. The survey
clearly shows employees feel they have the least support from HR.
Sixty-eight percent of hourly workers do not trust HR. Greg says, “If
employees feel they are not getting support then that places them at
greater risk for low job satisfaction and higher employee turnover.”
Smith said, “There are some outstanding human resource departments and
human resource officers out there. However, in general, this survey
shows a major need to strengthen the HR function in many businesses.”
The complete survey including graphs and charts can be found at:
http://www.chartcourse.com/hrtrustsurvey.com
Chart Your Course International provides talent management solutions to
businesses world wide. Greg Smith is the President and founder of Chart
Your Course International located in Atlanta, Georgia. Greg served on
the Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
He is listed in Harvard University's Profiles in Business and
Management: An International Directory of Scholars and Their Research.
The Human Resource Executive Magazine selected him as one of the
nation’s Top-Ten "Rising Stars" in Human Resource Management. He has
authored eight books including his latest book 401 Proven Ways to Retain
Your Best Employees.
For more information contact:
Jan King
jan@chartcourse.com
770-860-9464
www.Chartcourse.com
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