[Verse 1] When the legal team is worried and the risk is way too high When a manager wants revenge on someone who spoke up and tried When they're cutting safety corners just to save a little time That's when HR professionals must draw a solid line [Chorus] Hold the line, hold the line When it's wrong you can't decline Stand your ground, make your case Some battles you must face Hold the line, hold the line Ethics over bottom line Partnership has its place But some hills are worth the race [Verse 2] When the data shows pay gaps that leadership wants to hide When they're planning something legal but your conscience can't abide When retaliation's brewing from a complaint that was filed HR's value gets tested when the pressure's running wild [Chorus] Hold the line, hold the line When it's wrong you can't decline Stand your ground, make your case Some battles you must face Hold the line, hold the line Ethics over bottom line Partnership has its place But some hills are worth the race [Bridge] Compliance HR just documents and defers But strategic HR advocates and stirs When the moment comes to choose between easy and right That's when great HR professionals stand up and fight [Verse 3] Strategic partnership doesn't mean you just give in Sometimes saying no's the only way that everyone can win Escalate when necessary, make your voice heard loud and clear The organization needs you when the right path isn't near [Chorus] Hold the line, hold the line When it's wrong you can't decline Stand your ground, make your case Some battles you must face Hold the line, hold the line Ethics over bottom line Partnership has its place But some hills are worth the race [Outro] Know when to hold the line Know when to hold the line
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