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15 Inspiring HR Quotes to Help You Take On 2023 - ZenHR's Blog

Written by Amanee Hasan | 61/March/2023

Looking for some inspiration? Quotes are a great source of motivation and inspiration, and when it comes to 2023, we think everyone could use a little pick-me-up. We’ve put together 10 HR quotes that we hope will inspire you and get you excited about the rest of the year.  


1. “Human resources isn’t a thing we do. It’s the thing that runs our business.” – Steve Wynn



2. “Good employees make mistakes, and good leaders allow them to.”

– Unknown



3. “In order to build a rewarding employee experience, you need to understand what matters most to your people.” – Julie Bevacqua



4.  “HR professionals play three roles: storyteller, strategy interpreter, strategic facilitator.” -Dave Ulrich



5. “If you fulfill the wishes of your employees, the employees will fulfill your visions.” Amit Kalantri



6. “Hiring people is an art, not a science, and resumes can’t tell you whether someone will fit into a company’s culture.” – Howard Schulz



7. “When people are financially invested, they want a return. When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute.” – Simon Sinek



8. “You’re not just recruiting employees, but are sowing the seeds of your reputation.” – Unknown



9. “Hire for passion and intensity; there is training for everything.” – Nolan Bushnell



10. “You need to be aware of what others are doing, applaud their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. When we all help one another, everybody wins.” – Jim Stovall



11. “One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man.” – Elbert Hubbard



12. “Developing a culture-first mentality means focusing on employees’ total quality of life—including physical, mental, social, emotional, and financial health.” – Meghan M. Biro



13. “Time spent on hiring is time well spent.” – Robert Half



14. “Feedback is meant to address the problem, not the person.” – Travis Bradberry 



15. “Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients.” – Sir Richard Branson

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