So why go into HR?
HR also offers tremendous variety that derives not only from the range of specialists under it's wings and the range of tasks taken on by the generalist, but also from HR's new pivotal role as businesses go through change. In the knowledge economy people or 'Human Capital' has become the key asset for many businesses, hence when change is desired by or foisted upon an organisation, people are a key consideration and HR will often lead, the communication and adoption of that change or organisational development.
Financially, HR can now be a highly attractive option as rewards have increased significantly. This has happened most notably in Technology, Professional Services and Financial Services business. However take any FTSE 100 or multinational and it would not be unusual to find the Number 1 HR professional rewarded in terms of £100,000's. However this is not always the case with the HR Directors/Managers in smaller traditional businesses earning between £30,000 and £50,000 in base salary.
