House of HR is a debut book containing Meher's personal narrative of the
trials and triumphs she's experienced and the lessons she's learned as a
Pakistani, and now American, woman navigating the international
corporate world of Human Resources. Through this book, she hopes to
offer powerful encouragements and living proof that regardless of the
challenges life sends your way, if you keep a sharp mind, a resilient
heart, and a humble spirit, you too can turn your dreams into reality.
Born in Pakistan in the 1970s, Meher grew up in a predominantly
patriarchal society where custom dictated that females suppress
ambitions for higher education and professional employment in favor of a
traditionally subordinate domestic role. But, contrary to cultural
expectations, Meher dreamed of a life of fierce independence and
unbounded professional achievement from a very young age. Today, her
success as an international Human Resources professional and now as an
entrepreneur against all odds is so miraculous, that she feels compelled
to reach out to other aspiring men and women.
She shares her experiences and tips for success through the lens of the
Human Resources function. In your life, you are either an employee or an
employer. The department of Human Resources is the bridge that connects
and builds a compatible relationship between the respective livelihoods
of the employer and employee. In our busy everyday lives, we don't have
enough time to completely understand how the world of HR works so we can
use it to our advantage. Meher wanted to develop something simple and
short, but with inclusive topics that would make a difference in an
employee's work life, and at the same time, give the employer some
interesting ideas.
Her narrative will provide you with a deep understanding of the various
functions of HR using the analogy of a house. In this book, we will walk
through the House of HR together with Meher. As she walks you through
the "House of HR" and its rooms, or functional areas, she shares
fundamental principles and relevant knowledge that she has accumulated
over her 18-year career. The chapters you will read in this book are for
educational purposes and are laid out in story arrangements embedded
with her professional and personal key learnings. Interwoven into the
lessons are practical strategies for navigating the corporate world and
inspiring stories of courage and perseverance.
Meher's life was full of challenges and failures that stand alongside
her successes. She has felt the fear of failure, and she wants to tell
the reader, it's all right to be rejected and to fail, it's all right to
be imperfect, it's all right to be afraid. The only thing that matters
is to keep living, to keep going, and to keep moving forward. Meher took
her failures in her stride and saw them as learning opportunities, After
reading this book, she prays you will feel motivated to fearlessly
pursue your most profound aspirations and knows your deeper
comprehension of HR will provide a sense of empowerment along the way.
Her purpose is not only to educate you, but also to strengthen and
protect your heart, as the heart houses your spirit, your motivations,
and your fears.
I hope you enjoy this unique American Pakistani woman's journey through
the House of Human Resources.
