What does an HR Manager do? Let's be honest, you typically get a Manager job because you are great as an individual - but then you have to lead. You also need to be both a partner to your management peers and a supporter and developer of your direct reports.

There is so much great insight in this episode around the similarities and differences between being a Manager versus a business partner. It also gives insight into some of the challenges of that transition and how to approach them.

Todd Bassett is a VP of HR and and has transitioned through the various positions. He has ideas on how you can approach it and what to expect.

0:00 Intro
0:39 What does an HR Manager do?
2:04 Typical hierarchy
5:19 Physical proximity
7:55 Being responsive in a remote environment
10:12 Is 'HR Manager' a good job?
13:06 The most important soft skills
15:02 Other competencies
16:47 Is partnering harder?
18:17 How to be prepared
20:19 Final tips

Book Recommendations:
It's Your Ship - D. Michael Abrashoff
Getting to Yes - Roger Fisher, William Ury, et al.

Find me (Andrea) at www.thehrhub.ca. I'm an HR consultant as well as YouTuber and provide a wide range of consulting support.

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