HR on the Rocks
A book and blog by Harper Monroe
HR on the Rocks
The life of a perpetually overworked and under-valued HR manager, as depicted in a fictional episodic novella that’s both exaggerated and terrifyingly relatable.
Human Resources (HR)—the essential backbone of any organization, tasked with everything from crafting policies to interviewing candidates whose qualifications can sometimes be baffling. If you’ve ever considered the wild ride that is being an HR professional, buckle up, grab your popcorn, and meet Maggie McKay, HR Director Extraordinaire.
The reality of this field often involves navigating a tangle of bureaucracy, confusing laws, and endless incompetence. From atrocious candidates to the strangest requests and diverse personalities, HR sees the beauty and madness of human behavior.
About the Author
Harper Monroe, pen name and fictional representation in this book, is a Human Resources veteran who has almost seen it all. Her impending retirement from HR proves everyone reaches burnout and has their breaking point. She now plans to devote her vast corporate experience to indulging in the occasional Alaskan cruise, walking dogs, and starting a baking blog.
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HR on the Rocks is currently Harper's only book.
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Harper shies away from social media because she knows about the many ways people use it to appease their curiosity about others online. On her blog, she posts about the many things she wished someone would have told her before she entered HR, and all the things she wished she would have said throughout her HR career.
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