r/AskHR is a subreddit with 1.8M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses hr, frustrating, struggling, hard time, and job search, and they frequently recommend/review ats, payroll software, and hr books.
A place for employees to ask questions about compensation, benefits, harassment, discrimination, legal, and ethical issues in the workplace.
Popular Themes in r/AskHR
#1
Advice Requests
: "[UK] How to approach needing time off due to DV?"
23 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "[INDIA] OFSS OFFER REVOKED ANY GUIDANCE? pls help with this very frusturating to get even a job call .?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/AskHR
#1
Hr
38 posts
#2
Frustrating
28 posts
#3
Struggling
18 posts
#4
Hard Time
12 posts
#5
Job Search
11 posts
#6
Looking For A Job
11 posts
#7
Hate My Job
8 posts
#8
Advice
: "[CA] - Need Advice"
7 posts
#9
Manager
: "History with new Manager [CA]"
6 posts
#10
Fmla
: "[FL] Fmla Disclosure"
5 posts
Products Discussed in r/AskHR
Ats
7 reviews
#1
SelectSoftware Reviews
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Recruitee
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Paylocity
4.0★ from 1 review
Payroll Software
5 reviews
#1
iSolved
1.0★ from 1 review
#2
ADP
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Sage
4.0★ from 1 review
Hr Books
5 reviews
#1
Lucy Adams
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Brené Brown
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Steve Browne
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/AskHR
#1
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
: "[IA] How can you get applicants to stop emailing back in AI-glaze"
10 posts
#2
Workplace Issues
: "[NJ] URGENT, got an email about an investigation regarding a “confidential workplace matter” with 24hrs notice… is it about me?!"
9 posts
#3
Resignation/Termination
: "Title [DE] Terminated after being accused of racist comments that I deny making. Looking for advice from HR professionals."
4 posts
#4
Career Development
: "[FL] Need Advice: Doing More Work Than Being Paid For"
4 posts
#5
Compensation & Payroll
: "[CA] I gave 2 week notice, still did not receive my last paycheck. Should I just report it now?"
3 posts
#6
Leaves
: "[UK] How to approach needing time off due to DV?"
3 posts
#7
Employee Relations
: "History with new manager [CA]"
3 posts
#8
Off Topic / Other
: "[MD] Dismissed charges on background checks?"
3 posts
#9
Policy & Procedures
: "[IN] How do you handle no-shows on booked desks or meeting rooms?"
3 posts
#10
Unemployment
: "[CA] Started interviewing while employed, but was made redundant before background checks – should I tell the recruiter?"
2 posts
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+35k members(2.0%)
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Last updated: July 7, 2026