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Toot or Boot: HR Edition
Welcome to Toot or Boot, where a rotating crew of forward-thinking HR professionals dive into the latest news and trends shaping the workplace. We’re passionate about finding modern solutions and advocate for transforming the world of work into a space that’s fairer, more inclusive, and supportive for all. Join us as we challenge the status quo, spark meaningful conversations, and explore innovative ways to create a better future for employees and organizations alike.
Podcasting since 2024 • 45 episodes
Toot or Boot: HR Edition
Latest Episodes
Moderna merges HR and IT, the price of office politics, and is sustainable scaling achievable?
In this episode, we explore three critical workplace strategy topics: how effective leaders can minimize office politics through transparency, accountability, and encouraging diverse viewpoints—strategies that seem obvious yet many workplaces s...
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Episode 22
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The cost of DEI rollbacks, the new employer-employee relationship , and the human cost of content moderation
This episode dives into why some CEOs are paying the price for walking back DEI, how the employer-employee relationship has fundamentally shifted, and the horrifying conditions faced by Meta’s outsourced content moderators. From strategic misca...
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Episode 21
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A hard job market for new college grads, the cost of declining employee wellbeing, a bold child care policy
In this episode, we explore Cake’s Body’s bold $36K childcare stipend, why the job market is suddenly so brutal for college grads, and what the WEF’s new report reveals about the steep decline in employee well-being. We break down what these he...
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Episode 20
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The workplace triple threat: Disengagement, RTOs, and Fake AI Applicants
This week, we're diving into three concerning workplace trends: First, employee engagement is declining sharply, with managers under 35 and female managers leading this downward slide—potentially because they're caught in middle management role...
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Episode 19
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The path from CPO to COO, employee choice in RTOs, and job ads for narcissists?
This week, we discuss why HR professionals are naturally positioned for C-suite operations roles, examining the journey of Hinge's Angel Franklin from CPO to COO and why this transition shouldn't be considered unusual. We also dive into MongoDB...
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Episode 18
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