I entered the field of Human Resources (then called Personnel) in the late 70's and was stunned by the low regard in which the field and its practioners was held. As a regular user of LinkedIn I continue to see today people talking about HR and how they don't add value or shouldn't be allowed to "get in the way!" It's been thirty years and we still live in that dark place.
I was a practicing HR manager and executive for over 15 years before I entered consulting. I have my own ideas about the issues that people have with the profession and its practioners, but I would like to hear from both sides- HR professionals and the "clients".
