We really are one… thinking about mutual respect in our relationships, both business and personal.
A client recently said to me that he had gone off the term ‘Human Resources’ as he felt that it reinforces the tendency to ‘objectify’ the people in the business. He said that HR people seem to forget at times that their role is actually to “resource the humans not treat the humans as resources….”
As a species, for the most part, we are naturally inclined toward achieving equilibrium, a sense of calmness and composure, of control and balance. In our home and work lives we tend to appreciate some routine and familiarity.
It’s my birthday month and a time for celebration. I look forward to a party, presents, reflections and some memories from younger years. When taking some time to reflect I also realise that there are many events from the preceding months which also gave an opportunity to celebrate – yet some of these passed by, eclipsed by the busy routine of every-day life.