36: How to Run an HR Department of One

If you've ever worked for a company where you were on the solo HR practitioner, you know the realities of trying to get it all done with limited resources. In today's episode Ben shares insights from half a dozen HR leaders about how to succeed as a small HR team or even as a "team of one."  From finding the right resources to support your learning needs to creating relationships that enable you to scale up your expertise, there are a wide variety of hacks, strategies, and tips that can help you to improve how your deliver your HR services to your organization. In addition to those insights, Ben talks about his own time as a solo practitioner and some of the hard lessons he learned from experience.  If you're interested in weighing in on this, check out the conversation on LinkedIn here. Also, don't miss out on the free guide to starting and running an HR department Ben mentioned in today's show. Thanks to Dave, Jennifer, Franny, Sabrina, Linda, and all those that shared their expertise.  To learn more about We're Only Human, check out our archives, or contact us about sponsor opportunities, be sure to check out http://lhra.io/podcast