Thought provoking post in the New York Times on the state of HR: three areas of interest: how macro economic environment particularly demoralises HR, as it generates unpleasant work (layoffs…) and increases employee / employer antagonism for which HR is called upon to referee. Also includes a nice sketch of the history of the profession, and how the branding of HR changed over time. Features a few of the brainfooder favourite community members as a bonus -
have a read.