top of page
Welcome to Real HR Talk.
Real-world HR insights from Victoria Purser and guest subject matter experts. Leadership truths, compliance clarity, bold career advice and and HR certification exam preparation strategies.
Anchor 1
HR Career Development
Kara Kara: Beyond the Box: How HR Pros Can Design the Consulting Career They Want
Guest Post by Kara D. Kelley, SPHR, SHRM-SCP , CEO of Clinical HR Like many professionals who find themselves in HR, I never really fit...
Victoria Purser
Sep 17, 20255 min read
You’ve Been Doing HR for Years — So Why Haven’t You Taken the SPHR® Yet?
SPHR candidate? If you’re an experienced HR pro who still hasn’t taken the SPHR exam, this is the post that gives you the strategy, clarity, and free 7-day prep guide you need to move forward.
Victoria Purser
May 7, 20253 min read
Struggling With SHRM-CP® Scenarios? Read This Before You Test
Stuck on tricky SHRM-CP® scenario questions? Learn why judgment—not memory—is the key to passing, and how Boot Camp gives you the strategy to win.
Victoria Purser
May 4, 20252 min read
Why Great HR Pros Stay Stuck — And How They Break Free. Reset Your HR Job Search.
Let’s get real for a second. If you’re stuck in your HR career right now — overlooked, ghosted, wondering what’s wrong — it’s not because...
Victoria Purser
Apr 28, 20253 min read
When HR Leadership Lacks Strategy, Everyone Pays
The fallout in Kinston isn’t just a local controversy—it’s a national case study in what happens when leadership fails to lead. What...
Victoria Purser, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Apr 7, 20252 min read
Strategic HR Isn’t a Buzzword—It’s a Survival Skill
Discover why strategic HR isn’t optional—it’s critical. Straight talk on leadership, certification, and real-world impact.
Victoria Purser
Mar 27, 20252 min read
bottom of page