HR managers: They’re human, too ! And they resent their reputation as office cops, even though that’s part of the job. Here, three current and former HR leaders share the worst workplace behavior they’ve seen, the secrets they’ve had to keep, and the reason why you’re not getting the raise you want. Why does everyone hate work so much right now? They know the answer — but they probably can’t do anything about it.

“The worst part of working in HR is telling people that they smell bad.”

Anya, executive coach and former corporate HR leader based in California

I spent 15 years as an HR executive at several organizations. Then I left a year ago to start my own consulting firm. Basically, I was tired of having the worst fucking job on the planet.

I am very good at helping people identi

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