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# ![@hr_unhinged Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1957241671462096896.png) @hr_unhinged Karen Resorcé

Karen Resorcé posts on X about slack, just a, fine, online shopping the most. They currently have XXXXXX followers and XX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

### Engagements: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1957241671462096896/interactions)
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- X Week XXXXXXXXX -XX%

### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::1957241671462096896/posts_active)
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### Followers: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1957241671462096896/followers)
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- X Week XXXXXX +5.70%

### CreatorRank: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1957241671462096896/influencer_rank)
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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[social networks](/list/social-networks)  [countries](/list/countries) 

**Social topic influence**
[slack](/topic/slack) #30, [just a](/topic/just-a), [fine](/topic/fine) #27, [online shopping](/topic/online-shopping), [turkey](/topic/turkey), [status](/topic/status), [dot](/topic/dot), [$3626t](/topic/$3626t), [core](/topic/core), [balanced](/topic/balanced)

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"Yesterday I noticed the office printer was working perfectly which raised my suspicion immediately. I checked the logs and saw someone had cleared a paper jam at 3:12 p.m. No ticket no Slack no communication. Just silent action. I asked the office if anyone had fixed it. Everyone looked confused except one employee who stared at his laptop a little too hard. I pulled him aside afterward. He admitted he unjammed it because it was right there and took five seconds. I told him unilateral problem-solving disrupts our culture of collaboration and that he needed to go through the right channels if"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1993317503188029800)  2025-11-25T13:55Z 47.7K followers, 4.1M engagements


"I could tell people were online shopping today even from home. Remote teams get quiet when theyre guilty. Slack was a graveyard of delayed replies and suspiciously vague emojis. Someone responded 👍 to a question I asked. No answer just a thumbs up. So I posted a friendly reminder in our general channel about how we don't consider Black Friday a holiday and expect everyone to work a full day. No one reacted. I pinged the CEO to let him know what was going on. He didn't answer so I called him but my call immediately went to voicemail. I gave up and decided to get started on my Christmas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1994467834072641985)  2025-11-28T18:06Z 47.7K followers, 83K engagements


"An employee created an internal wiki last week. No one asked him to. He just built it organized it themed it and shared it in the company-wide channel. The problem is: its good. Very good. People keep saying things like This is way more useful than the HR docs which I heard more clearly than they meant it. I pulled him aside to congratulate him but also to ask what prompted this. He said he just wanted everyone to find answers faster. I told him knowledge infrastructure is a sensitive ecosystem. It's an ecosystem owned by me. I mean he basically did what would have taken me weeks to do. Which"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1998525064187085193)  2025-12-09T22:48Z 47.7K followers, 100.1K engagements


"A developer told me hes been feeling burnt out. I told him were piloting a new burnout prevention program. He seemed interested. I sent him a survey about burnout. He filled it out. His responses indicated burnout. We fired him this morning. Burnout prevented. Program success rate: 100%"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1988309514454515726)  2025-11-11T18:15Z 47.7K followers, 2.1M engagements


"I noticed one employee wearing noise-canceling headphones. Not earbuds. The big cushioned over-ear kind that create a tiny personal universe. I asked if everything was alright. He said yes hes just trying to focus. I told him we value focus but isolation can misread as resistance to collaboration. He said hes literally sitting at his desk doing his job. I told him we track human presence not just output. He asked how presence is measured. I said imperfectly which is why it's so important. Then I logged avoiding spontaneous culture building opportunities in his engagement profile"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1993052755410235563)  2025-11-24T20:23Z 47.7K followers, 11M engagements


"Work in HR Manage performance reviews growth and learning with AI-powered talent tools:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1993085598907646171)  2025-11-24T22:33Z 47.7K followers, 1.6M engagements


"I learned a few employees got lunch together yesterday. Not a big group just three of them. But they left the building at the same time and came back laughing. This may seem like a good thing but it just didn't sit right with me that they were having so much fun during a team activity that wasn't planned by me. I casually asked one of them how their afternoon was. He said great they just grabbed sandwiches. I asked who else went. He listed names that were interesting together. I don't want to the culture here to be too "clique-y" I told him small groups can create big divides in company"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1993451635704463364)  2025-11-25T22:48Z 47.7K followers, 2.3M engagements


"We had a team meeting today that ended at 2:00 p.m. As soon as the meeting ended one employee was already out the door. No lingering. No post-meeting small talk. He ran out like there was a fire drill. I ran after him and asked if everything was okay. He said yes it was just the day before Thanksgiving and he wanted to get home early. I told him holidays dont start early just because people want them to. He said he thought today was basically over. I told him the work day is "basically over" at the same time every day: 5:00 p.m. Then I logged premature departure attempt and made him stay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1993776273668133173)  2025-11-26T20:18Z 47.7K followers, 275.7K engagements


"This morning I sent a cheery Happy Thanksgiving team message in Slack. An hour passed with no reactions. Another hour still nothing. Not a thumbs-up. Not a turkey. Nothing. I tried pinging a few people individually. Each one auto-replied with Notifications off. I didnt realize being thankful meant abandoning basic communication. I added a note to the HR dashboard: Unexpected holiday disengagement. Its important to address these issues before they become traditions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1994088330623922354)  2025-11-27T16:58Z 47.7K followers, 1.9M engagements


"In todays video meeting one employees background was completely different. Not his usual bookshelf and plants just a Zoom backdrop of a tropical island. People notice these things especially me. During the call I asked him if he could take the fake background off. He said he was working from his childhood bedroom since he was home for the holidays. I told him that was okay but transparency is one of our core values and asked him to remove the background. He said "Okay if you say so" and removed the background to reveal a wall behind him littered with posters of scantily clad models. I"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1994434612466974974)  2025-11-28T15:54Z 47.7K followers, 968.2K engagements


"One of our remote employees had a dog bark during our call. Just once. But it echoed. I messaged him afterward to check in. He said the dog got excited. I told him excitement isnt always workplace appropriate. It can be a distraction. He apologized and said he muted as fast as he could. I told him muting treats symptoms not causes. He didnt respond. If he doesn't respond by end of day I'll have no choice but to call animal control"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1994501050129060344)  2025-11-28T20:18Z 47.7K followers, 236.9K engagements


"One developer hasnt turned on their Slack status in weeks. No green dot no away message just quiet ambiguity. People have started asking if hes even working. I reached out to clarify. He said he prefers not to broadcast his activity and his manager was fine with it. I told him that I wasn't okay with it. And that he needed to start showing his status as available. He asked if I even had authority to make him do that. I don't. But I told him that I did. He believed me. Problem solved"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1995151585748349152)  2025-11-30T15:23Z 47.7K followers, 1.3M engagements


"Tis the season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1995513991318147375)  2025-12-01T15:23Z 47.7K followers, 9120 engagements


"We have an employee who always turns work in ahead of schedule. At first it seemed harmless even helpful. But this week I noticed his work ethic was making the rest of the team uneasy. People were asking me if they needed to speed up or if expectations had changed. I pulled him aside to check in. He said he was just trying to be proactive. I told him proactivity is good but consistency at that pace can make others feel behind even when they arent. He said he didnt realize it had that effect. I told him small behaviors can shift a culture without anyone intending to. He nodded but Im still not"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1995544174712471887)  2025-12-01T17:23Z 47.7K followers, 581.1K engagements


"Our new Gen Z intern has become a little too comfortable. He calls the VP bud. He uses emojis I dont fully understand. Today he walked into a meeting sat at the head of the table and said Alright team lets lock in. Lock in what Hes been here X weeks. After the meeting I pulled him aside to discuss expectations. He said hes just trying to bring the energy. I told him energy is only helpful when it fits the hierarchy. He said he didnt believe in hierarchy. I told him hierarchy believes in him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1995885877373866377)  2025-12-02T16:00Z 47.7K followers, 426.4K engagements


"One of our star engineers turned down a promotion. He said he needed work-life balance" and "didn't want more responsibility" Which is not a phrase HR enjoys hearing. He said he just didnt want to lead a team. I told him refusing leadership can send the wrong message. He asked what message he was sending. I told him again the wrong kind. He looked confused which is common when people misunderstand their own signals. I ended the conversation politely. Then wrote promotion declination: potential flight risk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1995921660260614540)  2025-12-02T18:23Z 47.7K followers, 110.8K engagements


"Ive been noticing that one employee keeps sending emails with Sent from my phone during work hours. Its a subtle phrase but it carries weight. It tells me theyre somewhere else. Somewhere that isn't their desk. Today I asked if everything was alright. He said he just likes responding quickly even when he's not at his desk. I told him that sets a bad example. Other employees could start to believe that it's okay if they aren't always at their desks. He said he didnt know perception mattered so much. I said it matters more than he thinks. He apologized. I logged mobile workflow: monitor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1995988348930826678)  2025-12-02T22:48Z 47.7K followers, 69.9K engagements


"Ive noticed one employee never volunteers for anything. Every time I ask for help he looks away. Today during our team sync I asked for someone to take notes. Everyone went silent. But he went *extra* silent. After the meeting I asked if everything was okay. He said he just prefers focusing on his core responsibilities. I told him community requires contribution. He said he didnt think volunteering was mandatory. I said nothing is mandatory until it is. I added participation avoidance to his record"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1996239504546377907)  2025-12-03T15:26Z 47.7K followers, 119.2K engagements


"Theres an employee who always used to laugh at small talk. Polite easy laughs at even the worst jokes. But this week the laughter stopped. Today I made a joke in a meeting. Everyone chuckled except him. Afterward I asked if something was wrong. He said he just didnt find it funny. I told him humor is a communal activity that brings teams together. He said he was just trying to be more authentic. I said authenticity is disruptive when it contradicts the room. I noted early stage morale withdrawal in his file"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1996284048465957179)  2025-12-03T18:23Z 47.7K followers, 50.1K engagements


"An employee asked out loud what HR actually does all day. People laughed but I didnt. Instead of answering him I asked him what prompted the question. He said he was just wondering. I said wondering out loud can destabilize trust. He said he thought transparency was good. I said transparency is best when controlled. He didnt seem convinced. I added doesn't trust the process to his file. Existential questions belong in therapy not meetings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1996312988261720327)  2025-12-03T20:18Z 47.7K followers, 78.1K engagements


"One of our remote employees always has perfect lighting in every call. Not good lighting. perfect lighting. Soft glow balanced shadows professional angles. I asked if he was using special equipment. He said he just got a few upgrades to look more presentable. I told him presentation can indicate preparation for interviews. He laughed nervously. I didnt. He said hes not looking for another job. I said lighting often knows before people do. I marked aesthetic enhancement: career mobility risk in his file"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1996367599408480529)  2025-12-03T23:55Z 47.7K followers, 167.8K engagements


"Today an employee took a sick day without explaining anything. No symptoms. No context. Just Im out sick. I messaged to check in. He said he just didnt feel well. I asked what kind of unwell. He said he didnt think details mattered. I told him details always matter. He said he had a fever. I asked him what temperature fever he had He stopped responding. If he would just respond I'm sure I could be helpful in his recovery"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1996625045892792705)  2025-12-04T16:58Z 47.7K followers, 86.1K engagements


"One employee has started saying Per my last message in Slack. It began yesterday. Today he used it six times. The phrase carries weight: a corporate escalation wrapped in politeness. I reached out to ask if he was frustrated. He said he wasnt. I told him language like that can signal tension. He said he just wanted to be clear. I said clarity can be weaponized. He responded with "Per my last message I just wanted to be clear." I'm literally shaking right now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1996690476213129392)  2025-12-04T21:18Z 47.7K followers, 240.4K engagements


"A team member has begun scheduling 45-minute meetings. Not XX. Not XX. Just XX. The forbidden middle ground. Today he invited X people to a 45-minute alignment. I messaged him to ask why. He said it felt like the right length and "wanted to save people time" I told him unconventional durations disrupt team rhythm. He said he didnt know rhythm mattered. I said rhythm is culture. He sighed. I wrote down temporal irregularity increasing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1997004548435534235)  2025-12-05T18:06Z 47.7K followers, 51.5K engagements


"One employee has started quoting our company values in meetings. Today he said Lets really live Integrity right after the someone questioned a deadline. Last week he said Empathy is our compass when the team was arguing about budgets. People laughed in a way that didnt feel good. I asked him afterward if he was using the values sarcastically. He said absolutely not hes celebrating them loudly. The phrasing made my stomach tighten. I told him sometimes values can be overused in ways that feel performative. He smiled and said Guess Im just embodying the culture. I'm literally shaking right now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1997037763766391287)  2025-12-05T20:18Z 47.7K followers, 64.8K engagements


"Theres an intern who has been quietly scheduling coffee chats with every leader in the org. He started with a director. Then a VP. Then today somehow the CEO. When I found out this was happening I called the CEO to apologize. The CEO said it was fine he liked the confidence and initiative. He said he found the meeting "energizing". I did not find that energizing. I pulled the intern aside and reminded him that relationships with executives should develop gradually. He said he thought he was supposed to be learning from leadership. I told him learning has channels and he was bypassing all of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1998080888437944607)  2025-12-08T17:23Z 47.7K followers, 1.7M engagements


"One employee has started circling back on messages within XX hours. Not on urgent threads on everything. If someone doesnt respond by the next morning he sends a polite but unmistakably firm Circling back here. Today he circled back on a question he asked at X p.m. yesterday. The recipient hadnt even logged in yet. A few people mentioned feeling rushed so I reached out to him. He said hes just trying to keep things efficient. I told him efficiency and pressure can look identical from the outside. He said he didnt intend to pressure anyone. I said intent doesnt change how an inbox feels. He"  
[X Link](https://x.com/hr_unhinged/status/1998390931318276408)  2025-12-09T13:55Z 47.7K followers, 21.9K engagements

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@hr_unhinged Avatar @hr_unhinged Karen Resorcé

Karen Resorcé posts on X about slack, just a, fine, online shopping the most. They currently have XXXXXX followers and XX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

Engagements: XXXXXXX #

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  • X Week XXXXXXXXX -XX%

Mentions: XX #

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Followers: XXXXXX #

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  • X Week XXXXXX +5.70%

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Social Influence

Social category influence social networks countries

Social topic influence slack #30, just a, fine #27, online shopping, turkey, status, dot, $3626t, core, balanced

Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @rcoll1_brisbane @quin_didi @tomjoee30 @bcoachjohn20 @ibraheem_abk @aligned_pm @sunni__16 @tejasbhoyar2k1 @spacemoonxbt @austinh___ @hemantdesa66494 @perishorchange @prachipatidar19 @cascadiabrent @trollingufrvr @alignedpm @tenzin24tenzin @nexa_favour @puritan_watch @mary_olabi86117

Top Social Posts

Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"Yesterday I noticed the office printer was working perfectly which raised my suspicion immediately. I checked the logs and saw someone had cleared a paper jam at 3:12 p.m. No ticket no Slack no communication. Just silent action. I asked the office if anyone had fixed it. Everyone looked confused except one employee who stared at his laptop a little too hard. I pulled him aside afterward. He admitted he unjammed it because it was right there and took five seconds. I told him unilateral problem-solving disrupts our culture of collaboration and that he needed to go through the right channels if"
X Link 2025-11-25T13:55Z 47.7K followers, 4.1M engagements

"I could tell people were online shopping today even from home. Remote teams get quiet when theyre guilty. Slack was a graveyard of delayed replies and suspiciously vague emojis. Someone responded 👍 to a question I asked. No answer just a thumbs up. So I posted a friendly reminder in our general channel about how we don't consider Black Friday a holiday and expect everyone to work a full day. No one reacted. I pinged the CEO to let him know what was going on. He didn't answer so I called him but my call immediately went to voicemail. I gave up and decided to get started on my Christmas"
X Link 2025-11-28T18:06Z 47.7K followers, 83K engagements

"An employee created an internal wiki last week. No one asked him to. He just built it organized it themed it and shared it in the company-wide channel. The problem is: its good. Very good. People keep saying things like This is way more useful than the HR docs which I heard more clearly than they meant it. I pulled him aside to congratulate him but also to ask what prompted this. He said he just wanted everyone to find answers faster. I told him knowledge infrastructure is a sensitive ecosystem. It's an ecosystem owned by me. I mean he basically did what would have taken me weeks to do. Which"
X Link 2025-12-09T22:48Z 47.7K followers, 100.1K engagements

"A developer told me hes been feeling burnt out. I told him were piloting a new burnout prevention program. He seemed interested. I sent him a survey about burnout. He filled it out. His responses indicated burnout. We fired him this morning. Burnout prevented. Program success rate: 100%"
X Link 2025-11-11T18:15Z 47.7K followers, 2.1M engagements

"I noticed one employee wearing noise-canceling headphones. Not earbuds. The big cushioned over-ear kind that create a tiny personal universe. I asked if everything was alright. He said yes hes just trying to focus. I told him we value focus but isolation can misread as resistance to collaboration. He said hes literally sitting at his desk doing his job. I told him we track human presence not just output. He asked how presence is measured. I said imperfectly which is why it's so important. Then I logged avoiding spontaneous culture building opportunities in his engagement profile"
X Link 2025-11-24T20:23Z 47.7K followers, 11M engagements

"Work in HR Manage performance reviews growth and learning with AI-powered talent tools:"
X Link 2025-11-24T22:33Z 47.7K followers, 1.6M engagements

"I learned a few employees got lunch together yesterday. Not a big group just three of them. But they left the building at the same time and came back laughing. This may seem like a good thing but it just didn't sit right with me that they were having so much fun during a team activity that wasn't planned by me. I casually asked one of them how their afternoon was. He said great they just grabbed sandwiches. I asked who else went. He listed names that were interesting together. I don't want to the culture here to be too "clique-y" I told him small groups can create big divides in company"
X Link 2025-11-25T22:48Z 47.7K followers, 2.3M engagements

"We had a team meeting today that ended at 2:00 p.m. As soon as the meeting ended one employee was already out the door. No lingering. No post-meeting small talk. He ran out like there was a fire drill. I ran after him and asked if everything was okay. He said yes it was just the day before Thanksgiving and he wanted to get home early. I told him holidays dont start early just because people want them to. He said he thought today was basically over. I told him the work day is "basically over" at the same time every day: 5:00 p.m. Then I logged premature departure attempt and made him stay"
X Link 2025-11-26T20:18Z 47.7K followers, 275.7K engagements

"This morning I sent a cheery Happy Thanksgiving team message in Slack. An hour passed with no reactions. Another hour still nothing. Not a thumbs-up. Not a turkey. Nothing. I tried pinging a few people individually. Each one auto-replied with Notifications off. I didnt realize being thankful meant abandoning basic communication. I added a note to the HR dashboard: Unexpected holiday disengagement. Its important to address these issues before they become traditions"
X Link 2025-11-27T16:58Z 47.7K followers, 1.9M engagements

"In todays video meeting one employees background was completely different. Not his usual bookshelf and plants just a Zoom backdrop of a tropical island. People notice these things especially me. During the call I asked him if he could take the fake background off. He said he was working from his childhood bedroom since he was home for the holidays. I told him that was okay but transparency is one of our core values and asked him to remove the background. He said "Okay if you say so" and removed the background to reveal a wall behind him littered with posters of scantily clad models. I"
X Link 2025-11-28T15:54Z 47.7K followers, 968.2K engagements

"One of our remote employees had a dog bark during our call. Just once. But it echoed. I messaged him afterward to check in. He said the dog got excited. I told him excitement isnt always workplace appropriate. It can be a distraction. He apologized and said he muted as fast as he could. I told him muting treats symptoms not causes. He didnt respond. If he doesn't respond by end of day I'll have no choice but to call animal control"
X Link 2025-11-28T20:18Z 47.7K followers, 236.9K engagements

"One developer hasnt turned on their Slack status in weeks. No green dot no away message just quiet ambiguity. People have started asking if hes even working. I reached out to clarify. He said he prefers not to broadcast his activity and his manager was fine with it. I told him that I wasn't okay with it. And that he needed to start showing his status as available. He asked if I even had authority to make him do that. I don't. But I told him that I did. He believed me. Problem solved"
X Link 2025-11-30T15:23Z 47.7K followers, 1.3M engagements

"Tis the season"
X Link 2025-12-01T15:23Z 47.7K followers, 9120 engagements

"We have an employee who always turns work in ahead of schedule. At first it seemed harmless even helpful. But this week I noticed his work ethic was making the rest of the team uneasy. People were asking me if they needed to speed up or if expectations had changed. I pulled him aside to check in. He said he was just trying to be proactive. I told him proactivity is good but consistency at that pace can make others feel behind even when they arent. He said he didnt realize it had that effect. I told him small behaviors can shift a culture without anyone intending to. He nodded but Im still not"
X Link 2025-12-01T17:23Z 47.7K followers, 581.1K engagements

"Our new Gen Z intern has become a little too comfortable. He calls the VP bud. He uses emojis I dont fully understand. Today he walked into a meeting sat at the head of the table and said Alright team lets lock in. Lock in what Hes been here X weeks. After the meeting I pulled him aside to discuss expectations. He said hes just trying to bring the energy. I told him energy is only helpful when it fits the hierarchy. He said he didnt believe in hierarchy. I told him hierarchy believes in him"
X Link 2025-12-02T16:00Z 47.7K followers, 426.4K engagements

"One of our star engineers turned down a promotion. He said he needed work-life balance" and "didn't want more responsibility" Which is not a phrase HR enjoys hearing. He said he just didnt want to lead a team. I told him refusing leadership can send the wrong message. He asked what message he was sending. I told him again the wrong kind. He looked confused which is common when people misunderstand their own signals. I ended the conversation politely. Then wrote promotion declination: potential flight risk"
X Link 2025-12-02T18:23Z 47.7K followers, 110.8K engagements

"Ive been noticing that one employee keeps sending emails with Sent from my phone during work hours. Its a subtle phrase but it carries weight. It tells me theyre somewhere else. Somewhere that isn't their desk. Today I asked if everything was alright. He said he just likes responding quickly even when he's not at his desk. I told him that sets a bad example. Other employees could start to believe that it's okay if they aren't always at their desks. He said he didnt know perception mattered so much. I said it matters more than he thinks. He apologized. I logged mobile workflow: monitor"
X Link 2025-12-02T22:48Z 47.7K followers, 69.9K engagements

"Ive noticed one employee never volunteers for anything. Every time I ask for help he looks away. Today during our team sync I asked for someone to take notes. Everyone went silent. But he went extra silent. After the meeting I asked if everything was okay. He said he just prefers focusing on his core responsibilities. I told him community requires contribution. He said he didnt think volunteering was mandatory. I said nothing is mandatory until it is. I added participation avoidance to his record"
X Link 2025-12-03T15:26Z 47.7K followers, 119.2K engagements

"Theres an employee who always used to laugh at small talk. Polite easy laughs at even the worst jokes. But this week the laughter stopped. Today I made a joke in a meeting. Everyone chuckled except him. Afterward I asked if something was wrong. He said he just didnt find it funny. I told him humor is a communal activity that brings teams together. He said he was just trying to be more authentic. I said authenticity is disruptive when it contradicts the room. I noted early stage morale withdrawal in his file"
X Link 2025-12-03T18:23Z 47.7K followers, 50.1K engagements

"An employee asked out loud what HR actually does all day. People laughed but I didnt. Instead of answering him I asked him what prompted the question. He said he was just wondering. I said wondering out loud can destabilize trust. He said he thought transparency was good. I said transparency is best when controlled. He didnt seem convinced. I added doesn't trust the process to his file. Existential questions belong in therapy not meetings"
X Link 2025-12-03T20:18Z 47.7K followers, 78.1K engagements

"One of our remote employees always has perfect lighting in every call. Not good lighting. perfect lighting. Soft glow balanced shadows professional angles. I asked if he was using special equipment. He said he just got a few upgrades to look more presentable. I told him presentation can indicate preparation for interviews. He laughed nervously. I didnt. He said hes not looking for another job. I said lighting often knows before people do. I marked aesthetic enhancement: career mobility risk in his file"
X Link 2025-12-03T23:55Z 47.7K followers, 167.8K engagements

"Today an employee took a sick day without explaining anything. No symptoms. No context. Just Im out sick. I messaged to check in. He said he just didnt feel well. I asked what kind of unwell. He said he didnt think details mattered. I told him details always matter. He said he had a fever. I asked him what temperature fever he had He stopped responding. If he would just respond I'm sure I could be helpful in his recovery"
X Link 2025-12-04T16:58Z 47.7K followers, 86.1K engagements

"One employee has started saying Per my last message in Slack. It began yesterday. Today he used it six times. The phrase carries weight: a corporate escalation wrapped in politeness. I reached out to ask if he was frustrated. He said he wasnt. I told him language like that can signal tension. He said he just wanted to be clear. I said clarity can be weaponized. He responded with "Per my last message I just wanted to be clear." I'm literally shaking right now"
X Link 2025-12-04T21:18Z 47.7K followers, 240.4K engagements

"A team member has begun scheduling 45-minute meetings. Not XX. Not XX. Just XX. The forbidden middle ground. Today he invited X people to a 45-minute alignment. I messaged him to ask why. He said it felt like the right length and "wanted to save people time" I told him unconventional durations disrupt team rhythm. He said he didnt know rhythm mattered. I said rhythm is culture. He sighed. I wrote down temporal irregularity increasing"
X Link 2025-12-05T18:06Z 47.7K followers, 51.5K engagements

"One employee has started quoting our company values in meetings. Today he said Lets really live Integrity right after the someone questioned a deadline. Last week he said Empathy is our compass when the team was arguing about budgets. People laughed in a way that didnt feel good. I asked him afterward if he was using the values sarcastically. He said absolutely not hes celebrating them loudly. The phrasing made my stomach tighten. I told him sometimes values can be overused in ways that feel performative. He smiled and said Guess Im just embodying the culture. I'm literally shaking right now"
X Link 2025-12-05T20:18Z 47.7K followers, 64.8K engagements

"Theres an intern who has been quietly scheduling coffee chats with every leader in the org. He started with a director. Then a VP. Then today somehow the CEO. When I found out this was happening I called the CEO to apologize. The CEO said it was fine he liked the confidence and initiative. He said he found the meeting "energizing". I did not find that energizing. I pulled the intern aside and reminded him that relationships with executives should develop gradually. He said he thought he was supposed to be learning from leadership. I told him learning has channels and he was bypassing all of"
X Link 2025-12-08T17:23Z 47.7K followers, 1.7M engagements

"One employee has started circling back on messages within XX hours. Not on urgent threads on everything. If someone doesnt respond by the next morning he sends a polite but unmistakably firm Circling back here. Today he circled back on a question he asked at X p.m. yesterday. The recipient hadnt even logged in yet. A few people mentioned feeling rushed so I reached out to him. He said hes just trying to keep things efficient. I told him efficiency and pressure can look identical from the outside. He said he didnt intend to pressure anyone. I said intent doesnt change how an inbox feels. He"
X Link 2025-12-09T13:55Z 47.7K followers, 21.9K engagements

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