Pros
A few talented, values-driven individuals remain—committed to doing good work despite the environment. Recent CHRO turnover suggests someone may finally be paying attention and recognizing the need for systemic change.
Cons
Practices HR promotes to the rest of the organization are not modeled internally—eroding trust and credibility. Removal of Sara Dadyar was necessary, but the underlying cultural issues persist. Those who’ve chosen to stay despite years of dysfunction are now in charge—often perpetuating the very issues that need fixing. HR leadership is disingenuous: outwardly polished and performative, while internal conversations are cynical, fear-based, and transactional. Toxic over-functioning is rewarded. Insecurity, control, and territorialism have become normalized—by the very people tasked with shaping a healthier leadership culture.