Dear Santa,

On behalf of all of us HR professionals that have been nice,  and not naughty this year, here are a few things, in no particular order, that we are wishing for:

1. An HRIS system that actually does what it purports to do. Has a user-friendly interface. Doesn’t require a 45 minute hold to get a customer service rep on the line. And reps that are actually knowledgeable of both the platforms they represent and HR stuff.
2. CEO’s and other company leadership that are less narcissistic, less bottom-line obsessed and actually DO value the contributions of his or her employees by showing them not just saying it.
3. Fellow HR professionals who are less rule and policy oriented and more strategic and progressive thinking.
4. Some clarity from the U.S. Federal Government on the ACA, and the FLSA, that balances both the best interests of the citizens and corporations.
5. To stop giving companies the same rights and privileges as human beings. And if we can’t do that for some dumb reason than start holding companies accountable for their fraudulent and unethical actions, just as we would any individual person.
6. Employees who require less hand-holding and are more self-sufficient.
7. That HR stops being assigned non-HR things like coordinating company potlucks and buying office supplies.
8. Some attention. A seat at the table. Some realization that if HR is done right, it can be a hell of a factor in the success of the business.
9. For other non-HR professionals to stop thinking they know HR stuff. Cause you don’t.
10. Our bosses to get the hell out of our way so we can actually lead some positive change within our organizations.
11. More compensation, nice benefits and some recognition for our contributions to the company.
12. A workforce free from toxic employees and dumb managers.

We are all very excited for your visit this holiday and will leave out some company branded pens and coffee mugs for you and your reindeer.

Love,

HR