After 25 years working in HR, it goes without saying that I’ve collected a fair few gems along the way!

From the things managers say to the situations you really couldn’t make up, I’ve seen, heard and dealt with quite a lot.

So I thought I’d share a few of my favourites — with a little humour, a touch of hindsight and some practical HR advice thrown in for good measure.

Because sometimes the best HR lessons come from real life!

HR doesn’t always have to be complicated, and it certainly doesn’t have to be humourless. Sometimes you just need someone who’s seen it before, knows what to do next and can help you get it right.