Should i expect any help from human resources about this? or is it out of their control too?

Recently there have been a lot of changes going on at work. One of them being, that another completely separate dept. has demanded that I spend half of my day working in their dept. They have even transfered equip. over for me. Buy doing so, I will have to neglect certain duties for my own dept. as well as spend a lot of effort trying to keep what I'm doing for each dept. in order. This change comes without much explaination, without a raise and I won't even have an office to use, like i do in my current position. My own manager is confused as well, but is the type that likes everyone to be happy, and is trying to be accomodationg to them as well. I've discussed my concerns which she shares, but doesn't seem to have much power to control. Do I have a right to say no, I want to stay where i'm at? Should i go to HR? Please help if you have any advice, I'm young and not very experience with the professional world yet.

Hi,

I am a seasoned H.R. person, and it seems they would be the right person to help. What you have to do is be professional about how to ask for help. Don't refuse to work in the other department. Instead, ask for insight as to what is expected of you. You need to have your new job description, and you need to know if it is at the same compensation level as your current role. If you are split between managers, who will handle your performance review and who is your manager. How will performance be handled or managed? How long is this assignment? What is the big picture for you and your role.

It is typically best not to refuse an assignment, lest you be viewed as uncooperative. Better to ask for role clarity and clear expectation about how your performance will be measured. In asking for this, state that your objective is to do a good job for the company and be able to be upwardly mobile, to get promoted in the future. So, does this new role lead to a better future? And, you and your manager should have a mutual understanding of all of this.

If it is an urgent business need driving a temporary assignment of new duties, then you need to negotiate to offload some of your current duties as you cannot do the work of 1 and 1/2 people.

Go to H.R. and be professional.
Sounds like someone at a higher level is calling the shots without explaining.

Yes go to HR, but be careful the HR director has sharp pointy claws and loves to use them on unsuspecting people. Also Beware the door troll he will do everything in his power to keep you out of the office.

Since you have already talked to your boss, HR would be the next place to turn. Most companies would never allow one department to demand that the employee of another department start working for them, also....at least not in the companies for which I have worked.

Ask yourself if going to HR will make a differance as they usually side with management. So yes HR usually is not helpful resource. Do you have a union shop? Who hired you in for what position? Were you hired to perform specific duties? Continue to speak with your manager/supervisor sharing your concerns. Ask her to help you to direct you to the person who can assist you with this change. How long have you been on the job,saying no may not be an option and cause you to look uncooperative employee. Are you able to talk with the supervisor/manager of the other dept. to get a better understanding how long you'll be doing that work,etc. i hope this is helpful. Good luck.

If your company has determined that they can have you do 50% of your job in one department and 50% in another department, then it is what it is.

They have decided that your position (no necessarily you) can do this .. In other words, if you don't do it then the next person they hire to replace you will. Simple as that.

This is not an HR issue.

If I were you, I would approach this challenge with the attitude that you are not only going to prove to them that you can do this, but that you can do it better and more efficient than anyone else could. Because if your company has decided that this is going to be the way that it is - then they are going to do this - with or without you.

You can do it -- PERSEVERE !!

This is a GREAT opportunity for you to prove yourself to the company and position yourself for a promotion !! Embrace it and EXCEL !!!

This is something I would have not know the answer to either. I think bluedog girl and valley r gave the best responses. I'd do a combination of them. You definately need a clear job description and need to know how you will be evaluated and compensated and all that. You should definately approach this with the attitude that you want to do what is best for the company. Also, this is a great chance for you to excel and get ahead. The more you know, the more secure your position. Definately try to excel at it.

If I were you I'd keep a hidden record of all that you do. Some unscrupulous people might try and claim that you don't do enough. Should that ever happen you need to be able to prove how much you do.