The only way I could think about addressing this was writing you an open letter; a raw and unfiltered letter about why I was absent and what that did for me. So before this letter I want to say how much I love this community, how sorry I am I couldn’t verbalize I needed to be absent, and I hope you hear my soul in this letter.
Read MoreSurviving a religious cult and being an HR professional in Corporate America have more similarities than you might think.
Read MoreWhat was happening to my body and my heart during these 5,658 hours was what happens to a human that has found and fought for their passion, and then gave it up.
Read MoreOur industry holds enormous power in the future of nations, and we give that power up by being nice.
Read MoreAn intentionally harmless artillery shot or gunshot with intent to enact direct compliance and order to a hostile perpetrator or enemy forces.
Read MoreHR has stopped being speechless long ago.
Read MoreFor the love of God do not miss this, HR warrior. Pick up your hammer, breathe in the electrifying smoke, and shatter the norms of Corporate America.
Read MoreWhether HR has a seat at the table, is an army of one, or a bar manager waiting for their next opportunity, the influence of a legitimate human resources professional is tangible, profitable and powerful.
Read MoreWe’ve allowed lawyers and the government to convince us that outdated paper policies and PowerPoint presentation trainings curate safe spaces and that is a lie we tell ourselves to assuage our consciences of the truth that minorities and the LGBTQ+ community are being attacked in our companies and we aren’t protecting them at all.
Read MoreThese warriors of this world who won’t be written about in the New York Times or Forbes or Time will collectively stand together, hand in hand, and watch the sunrise on their pain and their sacrifice and their herculean efforts.
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