Senior Leader Lays Out ‘5 Scary Truths About HR’ — And Why It’s Still Such a Rewarding Career

Veteran people leader Christine Song recently suggested that anyone who is considering a move into HR should take off their rose-colored glasses. Instead, Christine says, they should weigh why so many practitioners have a rocky relationship with their professional calling.

Christine, the chief people officer at Notch, a startup Toronto food and beverage supply chain software provider, struck a chord with a LinkedIn vent about “five scary truths” concerning HR. Her viral post racked up 23,000-plus reactions and more than 1,100 comments. 

HR professionals of every stripe felt seen, thanking Christine for her post, while chiming in with their own personal experiences. It was like a collective moment of catharsis.