It’s hard to believe I launched this blog TWO YEARS AGO on this day. I still remember how excited and nervous I felt as I wondered 1) if anyone would read it and 2) how my voice would be received.

Honestly, that hasn’t changed. I still agonize over the things I post — I worry that the information is relevant, current and useful. And I wonder how I stay relevant, current and useful as a working HR Professional in this blogging/social media space. Especially now — as I continue to look for balance and rhythm in my new job role alongside all my other responsibilities and aspirations … But I’ve accepted that it’s going to take time to fall into place so I just need to continue to work hard, be patient with myself and have faith I’ll end up exactly where I’m meant to be in due season.

Which makes this the perfect time to reflect again on What HR is to Me … Now. It’s the question I ask each year on the blog’s anniversary and the title of my very first post.

But before I share my thoughts, I’ve got a great lineup of new and aspiring HR bloggers to give their answer to the question. The fun begins on May 8th!

In the meanwhile, check out these posts and interviews:

• The HR Interview — Victorio Milian has put together an awesome series of interviews with some of the smartest minds in the HR social space … and me! Read my thoughts on the greatest misconceptions in HR and the future of this profession.
• Interviewing The Buzz on HR —  Christine Assaf interviewed several speakers as apart of her preview series for the Louisiana SHRM conference. Read why I decided to pursue a career in HR and why improving HR investigations is so important to me.
• Leading Ladies ~ Mommie Dearest Was Misunderstood — To celebrate her blogiversary, Janine Truitt lined up a series of savvy social sirens to discuss the challenges facing women at work today. My contribution is one of the most vulnerable posts I’ve ever written. I’m proud of it — and I hope you’ll enjoy reading it.

And don’t forget all the great content at Performance I Create!! Three times each week, you can find practical tips on improving performance and planning development from HR professionals with decades of combined experience. Here are my contributions this year so far:

• The Bigger PICture ~ HR Firefighters Bringing the Heat
• Annual Goals are Sexy
• 3 Tips to Coax Employee Potential
• Coaching: Do You Abuse or Encourage

Thank you for all the support — that’s what has made this blog a success! Cheers to the next phase of the journey!