HR TRIVIA: 201 Files

Why is the 201 File of Employees called the 201 File?

It's a term borrowed from the military, specifically the US Army. The US Army's folder for personnel record is called the DA Form 201, or 201 File. We borrow a lot of terms from the military since they are considered in history as the 1st formal organization.

Hence in our modern organizations we still use military terms such as rank and file, chain of command,division and others.

Ethics of the HRD Career

HR was never made to be a job
It is a vocation; a career
Like priesthood or the nunnery, you have to be selfless.
before yourself, others first
You must be self-secured, composed and self-assured
you must have self-respect.You cannot be bought.

Never fall in envy if others will be higher than you in kind.
Never sob for there will be no word of compliment for you.
You must never fail to teach, to bring forth the best in people.
Twenty-four hours a day work will never be enough.
yet you still bear burden of faults.

Smile even if it pains inside.
be resilient and strong.
Exude a fresh and happy disposition.
be the sunshine to all.
And when all else fails...Be the pillar of strength.

Honor any information given to you
Keep it and know how to handle what others tell you.
You must be trusted.
Keep your doors open so people can see you.
So people can talk to you.

never show your tears, Freeze them.
There is never a day-off in your career.
You must learn to bring your office problems to bed.
Color it if you must, so your dreams will be interesting.
You will never be served.
You must be tireless. You will not rest.

You will say "NO!" when everyone says "YES!"
when everyone actually wants to say "NO!"
but was afraid to say so.
You chose a career that must sell and serve. So die if you must.

In HR you will never be king or queen. But, you will be the MAKER.