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- Amazon's RTO, more tech layoffs, and the myth of in-office culture
This week on Toot or Boot, Tara Turk-Haynes, founder of Equity Activations, joins us to break down Amazon's RTO mandate and the myth of in-office culture-building. Then we dive into the latest tech layoffs—is it the economy, real estate, or the upcoming election driving them? And we ask: Does simply being in the same office foster real collaboration and culture? Get ready for a wild ride!
Connect with Tara on LinkedIn
Here are the articles we discussed:- Amazon calls workers back 5 days a week—other companies may be ‘right behind them,’ expert says
- Cisco's huge layoff round slams Bay Area offices, more than 800 workers cut
- Intel is laying off over 15,000 employees and will stop ‘non-essential work’
- PwC fires 1,800 employees. What’s driving Big 4’s major U.S. layoffs?
- Working in the office 5 days a week to build company culture is a myth, PwC report says
32 min - Gen Z's sick days, the meeting industrial complex, and centering employees
We dive into the "meeting industrial complex" and whether our work culture has really adapted to remote and hybrid models. Join Noah Warder, VP of People and Culture at Accent Inns, and me as we discuss how to reclaim focus time, explore Gen Z’s impact on sick days and discuss whether HR has swung too far in favor of employees.
Connect with Noah on LinkedIn.
Articles- Gen Z is redefining sick days
- I've worked in HR for 36 years. Here are the 3 biggest changes I've seen in the workplace — and why I think the dial has swung too far in employees' favor.
- White-Collar Work Is Just Meetings Now
22 min - Founder mode, right-to-disconnect, and social activism in orgs
Noah Warder, VP of People and Culture at Accent Inns, joins to talk about founder mode and what it gets wrong. We also dive into the debate around right-to-disconnect laws. Are they necessary protections, or do they create unnecessary urgency? Plus, we explore how organizations can weave social activism into their governance. Don’t miss it!
Connect with Noah on LinkedIn
Articles:- Why Silicon Valley Is Abuzz Over ‘Founder Mode’
- How to build social activism into your governance structure
- ‘Who dreams this crap up?’: Kevin O'Leary slams new rule that allows employees to ignore their bosses after hours
26 min - Messy in Texas - overtime laws, noncompetes and The Great Detachment
Morgan Williams, CEO and co-founder of PeakHR, joins me to break down messy Texas court rulings on noncompetes and overtime laws, and unpack this new HR trend called "The Great Detachment." Buckle up—this one's a wild ride!
Connect with Morgan on LinkedIn
Follow PeakHR on LinkedIn
Articles:- Federal judge strikes down FTC rule banning noncompete agreements
- State employees in Texas not subject to overtime rule, judge holds
- Welcome to ‘The Great Detachment’: Workers are checked out—and so are their bosses
20 min - DEI rollbacks and the politics of Silicon Valley VCs
Morgan Williams, CEO and co-founder of PeakHR, joins me to explore the latest round of companies announcing they're dropping or scaling back their DEI initiatives. And we connect those dots to the closing of Women Who Code, Girls in Tech, and the VCs of Silicon Valley who are putting their support behind Republican politicians.
Connect with Morgan on LinkedIn
Follow PeakHR on LinkedIn
Articles:- Harley-Davidson is dropping diversity initiatives after right-wing anti-DEI campaign
- https://finance.yahoo.com/news/whats-happened-silicon-valley-insane-170023210.html
- The movement to diversify Silicon Valley is crumbling amid attacks on DEI
14 min - The gig economy, RTOs, and feedback - do they adversely impact women?
Welcome to another Tootsday! This week Sheila Krueger of The Benefits Bungalow, joins me to dive into the latest HR news: Are women struggling to join the gig economy because they worry about sacrificing benefits? And are return-to-office mandates driving away female talent? We also chat about the latest Textio report that found high performers are getting the worst feedback. Plus, we explore why quality feedback matters for everyone.
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Articles:- Women want to join the gig economy — but they can't sacrifice their benefits
- ‘The system is not working for women’: Companies with return-to-office mandates are hemorrhaging female talent
- High performers at work get the worst feedback, and it's driving them to quit
18 min - Revenge of the HR Trends
This week Cassandra Babilya and I break down some of the latest HR buzzwords. Is "Hushed Hybrid" just another overhyped term and is it a case of disempowered managers? And do leaders really care about employee engagement? Then we've got the Great Resignation 2.0—Cassandra calls BS on this one—and the bizarre rise of Employee Nesting. Are employees doomed whether they job-hop or stay put? Tune in for the trend-busting breakdown!
Follow Cassandra Babilya- cassandrababilya.com
- You Got This journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPMJ5K5R
- Make Work Suck Less newsletter https://pages.cassandrababilya.com/posts
Articles
- Hushed Hybrid
- Leaders don’t really care about employee engagement. Here’s why
- Great Resignation 2.0 could be on the horizon, with 3 in 10 workers planning to quit in 2024, survey shows
- 3 Ways To Know The Difference Between ‘Employee Nesting’ And Company Loyalty
28 min - Is HR Miserable? And the death of summer Fridays
Are Summer Fridays dead because of remote work? Sheila Krueger of the Benefits Bungalo joins me to break down this and more. We start off by talking about The New York Times piece, “So, Human Resources Is Making You Miserable?”—and the heated discussions it’s sparked. Plus, we dive into the Honeywell controversy: firing an employee for refusing mandatory DEI training. Tune in for all the drama!
Follow Sheila on LinkedIn
Articles- So, Human Resources Is Making You Miserable?
- Honeywell employee fired for skipping DEI training has no bias claim
- Summer Fridays are dead because remote work killed them
19 min - A 6 day work week, the broken rung, and Citi's paid parental leave
On this week's Toot or Boot, Cassandra Babilya and I dive into Greece's befuddling decision to introduce a 6-day workweek. Plus, what is the "broken rung" and is it really what’s holding women back in their careers? And Citi steps up by boosting paid parental leave to match the competition. Join us as we break it all down!
Follow Cassandra Babilya- cassandrababilya.com
- You Got This journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPMJ5K5R
- Make Work Suck Less newsletter https://pages.cassandrababilya.com/posts
Articles
- Citi boosts paid parental leave to match industry peers
- Greece six day work week
- Women can’t fix the ‘broken rung’ unless they acknowledge the role they play in workplace bullying and discrimination
18 min - Is Gen Z hard to work with? And what are Gen Z and Gen X's retirements looking like?
On this week’s *Toot or Boot*, we’re diving into generational workplace dynamics! Kim Rohrer joins the show to talk about if Gen Z really is the hardest to work with, or is it just a myth? We also explore how Gen X is faring in the 401k experiment and the surprising trend of Gen Z maxing out their retirement savings. Join us for the generational deep dive you didn’t know you needed!
Follow Kim Rohrer- icaretoomuch.substack.com
- patchworkportfolio.com
- peakhrlearning.com
Articles
- Gen X is the 401(k) 'experiment generation.' Here's how that's playing out.
- Meet the Gen Zers maxing out their retirement savings
- Gen Z really are the hardest to work with
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Toot or Boot brings you unfiltered conversations about work — straight from HR insiders who aren’t afraid to tell the truth. With a rotating crew of progressive HR leaders, we break down the latest news and trends to show what’s really happening and why it matters for your job. Whether you’re in HR or just trying to survive your 9-to-5, expect real talk, practical advice, and the occasional laugh to get you through the chaos of modern work.
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