‘Nurture the people; protect the business’

AI BRIEFING

• ⬤ The HR department, historically predominantly female, is tasked with nurturing employees and protecting the business, leading to a double bind where they are expected to prioritize culture while being measured on quarterly velocity. This system was designed by a narrow demographic for a narrow demographic, resulting in a double bind for HR professionals and exhaustion among leaders who prioritize culture. Corporate life has historically rewarded a rigid, glass-like structure, but a more flexible, clay-like approach, prioritizing community and softness, is needed to truly build a strong organization.