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Toot or Boot

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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. To find out more, check out tootorboot.com

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All Episodes

12:53

DEI rollbacks and the politics of Silicon Valley VCs

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2024/09/03

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 LinkedInFollow PeakHR on LinkedInArticles:Harley-Davidson is dropping diversity initiatives after right-wing anti-DEI campaignhttps://fina...

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15:48

The gig economy, RTOs, and feedback - do they...

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2024/08/27

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. Follow Sheila on LinkedInArticles:Women want to join the g...

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25:48

Revenge of the HR Trends

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2024/08/20

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 Babilyacassandrababilya.comYou Got This journal h...

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17:07

Is HR Miserable? And the death of summer Fridays

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2024/08/13

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 LinkedInArticlesSo, Human Resources Is Making You Miserable?Honeywell employee fire...

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16:21

A 6 day work week, the broken rung, and Citi's paid...

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2024/08/06

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 Babilyacassandrababilya.comYou Got This journal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPMJ5K5RMake Work Suck Less newsletter https://pages.cassandrababilya.com/postsA...

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18:32

Is Gen Z hard to work with? And what are Gen Z and...

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2024/07/30

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 Rohrericaretoomuch.substack.compatchworkportfolio.compeakhrlearning.comArticlesGen X is the 401(k) 'e...

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9:30

Do careers need a higher purpose? And what letting...

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2024/07/23

Steven Huang joins me to break down Rippling’s controversial move to ban ex-employees at competitors from tender offer stock sales. Plus, does your career *really* need a higher purpose? We also chat about how focusing on what employees get away with can actually transform workplace culture. Buckle up for a lively discussion!Follow Steven on LinkedInArticles:Your Career Doesn’t Need to Have a PurposeWant to Know How to Change a Company's Culture? Science Says First Focus on the Things Employe...

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6:44

The rise of AI "workers" and MEI

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2024/07/16

Steven Huang joins and we cover Lattice’s bold (and quickly reversed) move to create employment records for AI workers, and the rise of MEI as SHRM drops “Equity” from DEI. Don’t miss this action-packed episode!Follow Steven on LinkedInArticles:Elon Musk and other DEI critics are latching on to MEI

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14:59

Mandatory vacation, mental health, and carewashing

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2024/07/09

Get ready for an action-packed Tootsday! In *Toot or Boot* episode 9, "Toots Across the Board," Alex Seiler and I dive into hot HR topics: Should taking vacation be mandatory in the US? How can we better support young workers’ mental health? And what’s “carewashing”? Follow Alex on LinkedInArticles:Taking a vacation from work may soon become mandatoryThe kids are not alright: Gen Z and millennial workers are struggling and it’s time for managers to pay attentionHow “Carewashing” Alienates Emp...

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14:58

The SHRM keynote that wasn't, the happy hour job...

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2024/07/02

The tea is *piping* hot this Tootsday on *Toot or Boot* episode 8, "Return of the Boot"! Alex Seiler joins me as we dive into Jason Sudeikis ditching his SHRM keynote, the bizarre job interview that turned into a happy hour with other candidates, and the ever-dreaded PIPs (Performance Improvement Plans). Don’t miss this juicy episode!Follow Alex on LinkedInArticlesWhat would Ted Lasso sayA TikToker says she was invited to a work happy hour after a job interview but it turned out to be another...

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