Letters: Readers respond to an article about quitting the rat race, with some saying their generation was handed an untenable position and others saying the struggle is nothing new
I’d argue it depends on context. When it comes to corporate budgeting, ‘resource’ is appropriate, as it could be a contracted company, a tool, or an individual. When it comes to actual manpower, I think referring by title is reasonable.
But in the context of hiring and HR, “resource” is the only term they understand, especially if there is trouble making the ROI clear
Work on not referring to people as resources.
Spoken like a true resource
I’m torn on how to respond to them.
5 years of pleading for a business analyst and or a jr data engineer has become “I need a support resource”.
To me a resource is a person or thing that generates value.
I dont see “support resource” as a dehumanizing or offensive phrasing.
I might live to change my tune though… if I can get some support resources in my life.
I’d argue it depends on context. When it comes to corporate budgeting, ‘resource’ is appropriate, as it could be a contracted company, a tool, or an individual. When it comes to actual manpower, I think referring by title is reasonable.
But in the context of hiring and HR, “resource” is the only term they understand, especially if there is trouble making the ROI clear