SURVEY SHOWS HR DEPARTMENTS HAVE A REPUTATION PROBLEM

MyPerfectResume recently unveiled the results of the company’s HR Perception Report. The findings show a concerning lack of trust and faith in HR departments among employees. The report found that 86% of respondents fear their HR department and 85% hesitate to approach HR about workplace issues. Some related reasons include:

• Lack of confidentiality, 37%
• Perceived ineffectiveness of HR, 37%
• Lack of approachability of HR workers, 37%
• Fear of repercussion, 31%
• Preference to solve the issue on their own or with a manager’s help, 31%
• Uncertainty about HR’s response, 20%