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Question 13 of 40 for our HR Consultant Mock Interview

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Question 13 of 40

Do you think honesty is always the best policy?

"Sometimes full disclosure can damage someone's self-esteem, and reality isn't always best expressed in full as it can be self-indulgent based on the person's intention. In those instances, honesty isn't always the best policy."

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  • 13. Do you think honesty is always the best policy?

      How to Answer

      Your interviewer would like to know if you genuinely feel that honesty is the best policy in work as an HR Consultant by posing this question to you. Many will argue that honesty is not always the best policy. Some food for thought - when you are terminating an employee, do you tell them all the reasons why they are being let go, or do you see value in disclosing only what you must disclose. Talk to the interviewer about your thoughts on honesty in the workplace and make sure that you can back up your answer with sound reasoning.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on August 31st, 2021

      Answer Example

      "Sometimes full disclosure can damage someone's self-esteem, and reality isn't always best expressed in full as it can be self-indulgent based on the person's intention. In those instances, honesty isn't always the best policy."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on August 31st, 2021

      Experienced

      "Honesty is always the best policy. Often, it is just a matter of how you communicate and deliver your message, so managing this with each employee situation is critical to building honest and trustworthy workplace relationships. I've always been a proponent of being open and hones in even the toughest of situations."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on August 31st, 2021

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I believe in almost all cases that honesty is essential to maintain the integrity of the relationship between the employees and HR. HR professionals also need to be aware of balancing honesty with confidentiality and legal concerns. However, most of the time, if you are operating ethically and within the law, then there usually should be no problem with being transparent about a process, policy, or decision."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Good point regarding the balance between honesty and confidentiality and legal concerns. Your answer shows a solid understanding of your role as an HR professional.
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