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From HR Dept to Sole Practitioner
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I currently work as a generalist in a 1600-ee (1200 FTE) healthcare organization. I'm considering pursing opportunities as a sole practitioner in smaller organizations (say about 100 ees), most likely
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From HR Dept to Sole Practitioner
posted at 8/16/2004 2:10 AM EDT
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First: 11/11/2003 Last: 5/13/2010 |
I currently work as a generalist in a 1600-ee (1200 FTE) healthcare organization. I'm considering pursing opportunities as a sole practitioner in smaller organizations (say about 100 ees), most likely outside healthcare.
For those of you who've made a similar change - what about being a sole practitioner was hardest to adjust to? What should I expect? |
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From HR Dept to Sole Practitioner
posted at 8/17/2004 2:10 AM EDT
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Posts: 1771
First: 10/24/2002 Last: 9/14/2011 |
1.) Having to spend hours and hours each week (usually at night) filing and doing other confidential HR clerical work (such as completing forms, counting absences, etc).
2.) Working for people who've never "experienced" HR before and have absolutely no idea that, fast as I am (remember, I save the filing for nighttime), it's impossible to: * design and implement a performance management system * develop and facilitate management and supervisory training * research and write an employee handbook which includes a complete set of all-new company policies * turn away the union that's sitting on the front steps * design and implement a comprehensive comp plan (including base pay, bonuses AND group benefits) * design (and train managers in) a strategic best-practice recruitment process * source, select and implement an HRIS ...all by this Friday at noon! |
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From HR Dept to Sole Practitioner
posted at 8/18/2004 1:24 AM EDT
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First: 8/25/2000 Last: 3/9/2006 |
Cyn, if I may..
It's all about leadership and the personal strengths that you possess within yourself. I like what Christopher Reeves said about personal leadership.."In a position of leadership, the important thing to do is remove self-doubt and the feeling that I MIGHT NOT BE UP TO THE TASK. The feeling that maybe people will see though you and find you deficiant in some way. All of us have these insecurities. Put aside those doubts and say to yourself---"Follow me" Believe in yourself and climb that mountain. When you get to the top, the view will be well worth the effort. Wishing you well and great success Respectfully Dr. Marc PS 63:7 |
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From HR Dept to Sole Practitioner
posted at 9/1/2004 5:32 AM EDT
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First: 6/29/1999 Last: 4/13/2010 |
As the sole HR person in a company with 100 employees, here are my observations.
Pros - I have a lot of autonomy in what I and my department do, within reason. I report to the CEO and CFO, so don't have to go through layers of mgmt to get information or decisions. Cons - There is no one else in HR to bounce ideas off of, it can be isolating. I have to deal with everything from company wide management decisions, to typing my own letters, paying benefits bills and filing. Time off can be hard to schedule, you have to fit your vacations in between payroll, filing deadlines and other critical dates. All in all, I enjoy working in a smaller organization. While I miss the interactions with a large staff, I do enjoy calling my own shots. I have made sure to maintain a level of outside advisors, both friends and colleages who work in HR, resources to call for a technical answer, and forums such as this for advice. |
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