I lead the HR team now, and I'm stuck in the middle, holding my people in one hand and the business in the other. Every real decision seems to hurt somebody no matter which way I turn, and I'm the one who has to carry it and keep a steady face. Some nights I go home wondering how I ended up being the person who has to choose who gets hurt.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're caught between your people and the business, and every choice hurts someone.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.