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Looking at this from the other side of the fence as someone that has an office with a (non-locking) door. If I had my door closed (and even more, locked) and I did not get up to answer the door after it being knocked on, I think the message is clear that I do not want to be bothered - whether that be because I am buried in work or having a confidential conversation or just don't want to deal with the fools.
I would not be a happy camper if someone forced my door open to gain access.
That said, not knowing how the company culture is, I think a lot of this could be handled with a conversation. Seeing that this is coming from HR, you can bet your house this "warning" is just to have something documented. Maybe your buddy has been a PIA to deal with and they're building ammo for what's on the horizon?
As someone mentioned on here, HR is there to protect the company, not you. I've been in those meetings as a manager (I'm not in HR thank god). The mask makes it seem like they are your resource, but in a leadership meeting the truth is clear - protect the company by way of documentation.
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