Is It Time to Rethink Your HR?

Specimen Observed: Human Resources, Genus: HRis Organis
Common Name: HR
Subspecies Range: From Compliancus Maximus to Evolvus Humanitas

Field Observation Log: Camp Culture — Is It Time to Rethink Your HR?

In the organizational wild, few creatures are more misunderstood than HR.

To some, HR appears as a rule-bound enforcer—ready with a policy manual and a disapproving glance. Others describe a completely different species: a forward-thinking, people-powered force that shapes thriving cultures and drives innovation.

How can both be true?

They’re simply different stages of the same species. At one end of the spectrum is Compliancus Maximus—HR in its most basic form. Its main goal? Reduce risk, follow rules, and maintain control. While useful in certain environments, this version tends to overregulate and under-inspire. It often creates a culture of caution instead of creativity.

On the other end is Humanitas Evolvus—HR that puts people at the center. This version supports growth, builds trust, and helps the organization adapt and thrive in unpredictable conditions. Think of it less as a watchdog and more as a guide, biologist, and cultural architect all in one.

You don’t need to install a slide in your office or start wearing hoodies to work. But you do need to make space for a more evolved approach: one that treats people not as risks to be managed, but as potential to be unleashed. An organization better adapted to the complex ecosystem of modern work — one that evolves rather than expires.

Trail Marker:

Want to shift your culture? Start by reexamining how you approach HR. Evolution begins at the roots.