I had a great discussion with an former employee today that really emphasized the value of knowing your people. We talked about what was new with the company and what had changed. The discussion led to that there were still employee asking about me and that they missed my coming around each day to see them and get to know what they did as well as how they felt about their careers. So imagine that after four years has passed they still think about how HR impacted their life and that HR cared about them as individuals and about their career.
I have said this since I first got into HR that the cornerstone of what we do and how we do it is based on the linkage we have with employees and what the employees think of us, not what we think. The value of getting out of your office and mingling with employees has a value that you cannot imagine. So I will say again, there is so much value in getting out of your office and getting to know your employees personally and their job functions. It is long lasting and and provides a direct link to your success and the value you bring to the company.
