“HR Heretics” | How CPOs, CHROs, Founders, and Boards Build High Performing Companies Bolt Says They Killed HR, But the Work Doesn’t Go Away
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Jul 8, 2025 Kelli and Nolan dive into the controversial shift from traditional HR to a PeopleOps model, sparking debates on efficiency versus bureaucracy. They examine whether this change is innovative or just a catchy rebranding. The conversation highlights the delicate balance between fostering a dynamic workplace and ensuring necessary oversight. As the roles in people management evolve, they pose critical questions about the long-term implications of eliminating HR departments. Is this the future of talent management or a risk too great to take?
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Rebranding HR as PeopleOps
- Ryan Breslow's move from HR to "People Ops" aims for efficiency but is essentially rebranding without drastic change.
- This reflects ongoing industry trends questioning traditional HR roles and structures.
Good HR Depends on People
- The quality of HR depends on the people, not just the function name or existence.
- Any leader can either add unnecessary bureaucracy or help move work forward efficiently.
HR Targeted for Speed and Headcount
- HR is often targeted because they're perceived as slowing business speed and adding headcount.
- Eliminating HR doesn't remove work; it just shifts it elsewhere, often leaning on business ops.