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One of the biggest pitfalls in modern-day businesses is failing to recognise the importance of the “people” functions like HR. The department is often shunned with many unwarranted perceptions, according to thebalancecareers.com.

The site explains that HR is commonly perceived to only have a vested interest in the company’s commercials, it has a biased and unfair manner and doesn't sit on the fence when it comes to unravelling office politics.