How does the area of human resources tie in with the practice of law?
Human resources and employment law are so closely interrelated that I don’t believe you can successfully excel at one without having more than a basic knowledge of the other. Many attorneys attack employment law issues, whereas human resources professionals address employment issues. A collaborative approach is needed, which focuses on attacking the immediate problem while ensuring that you address any related issues, including employee relations issues. I can always advise my client – in the closed universe of the immediate issue – that legally they can perform a certain action. However, if I truly want to provide them with the service they deserve, I need to concentrate on more than just legality. That is where the knowledge of human resources comes in. Q: As a program management adviser at FedEx, in what capacity did you serve to streamline employee relations? A: FedEx takes an aggressive attitude about ensuring that employees are able to voice concerns and have those concerns addre
