2024 was a challenging year. We saw the implementation of six-day workweeks, so many layoffs, return-to-office (RTO) mandates, and DEI rollbacks. SHRM removed the E from DEI and Silicon Valley CEOs and VCs seemed to want a return to days of HR past (or no HR at all. We also had some progress with parental leave policies, new prenatal care protections, and much-needed conversations around the realities of HR work sparked by a viral NYT article.Join us as we award the first ever Golden Toots and Coal-filled Boots and recap the highs and lows of 2024.Connect with Kim:On LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimrohrer/Or at her website Patchwork Portfolio: https://www.patchworkportfolio.com/Articles and resources we discussed:You Got This Journal: https://a.co/d/d417s5VPaidLeave.ai : https://www.paidleave.ai/No HR PlaybookSHRM to lead with inclusion and diversityToday, Lattice Makes History and Leads the Way in Responsible Employment of AIYes Madam clarifies on firing over 100 employees for being stressed, says, 'No one was fired;What You Should Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness ActNew York becomes first state to mandate paid time off for prenatal careCiti boosts paid parental leave to match industry peersSo, Human Resources Is Making You Miserable?
