Jerrod works for a federal contractor with 145 employees. He knows he should keep a log of job applicants, but his boss doesn’t want to give him the clerical support he needs to keep the log current. If you were Jerrod, what would you do?

How HR professionals can help their organization manage risks. There are risks to people and risks to budget. Some risks can be shifted away from the organization through insurance policies. Others must be managed and minimized. When HR professionals ask to be included in executive-level discussions, explaining how risks have been controlled is one way to gain that inclusion. Real contributions to business goals and financial bottom line will gain attention every time.