Human Resources and Personal are extremely rewarding departments to work in, but there can be some unusual aspects to the role, such as dealing with strange requests that you thought common sense would eliminate.
We asked our community of HR professionals what some of the strangest requests they have received in their careers. Our favourites are below, but you can see the full range along with examples of how to deal with these type of requests here.
- Requesting expenses to cover pet sitting
- Working from home to watch live sports
- Asking to take a sick day due to being tired
Even the strangest of requests need to be dealt with carefully and tactfully; finding out as much as possible about the nature of the request is the best first port of call in finding a solution that fits best for both employer and employee.
If you've received any unusual HR requests, let me know what they were and how you dealt with them.
