Posted on 05/22/2026 5:14:29 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam
After his company Bolt lost 97% of its value, Ryan Breslow gutted it, saying HR was “creating problems that didn’t exist.”
When Ryan Breslow’s fintech company Bolt lost $10.7 billion in value, he had a radical diagnosis: HR needed to go. “They were creating problems that didn’t exist,” Breslow, 31, said at Fortune’s Workforce Innovation Summit. “Those problems disappeared when I let them go.”
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As another poster pointed out, the titles were different.
All is forgiven.
Never will H1-B visas be banned. All the big corporations love them. Those corporations are the big donors to politicians. You and me are not. Term limits will go a long ways solving so many issues of corruption. But who will pass term limits? The politicians in control are not going to term limit themselves.
I really miss Scott.
I’ve made that same argument that we should go back to calling that function the “personnel office”. “Human Resources” implies a utilitarian view of people which frequently is at odds with human dignity.
SORTA LIKE THE SURGE OF “DATA CENTERS” NOW????
4 Day work weeks aren’t the issue. The PTO yes.
4-10’s would be preferable for most people if I had to guess, and probably better for overall health.
Yes, I agree that 4-10’s would be better, and preferable, to most people. I was mostly meant to highlight the unlimited PTO, though I suspect there is still a practical limit. That is, if you take so much PTO that you aren’t getting your work done, then you’re likely to be shown the door.
HR is nothing more than the HOA for businesses.
HOA - Home Owners Association
:: Somebody somewhere was doing it to prove they were essential to the company. ::
Or justify their upcoming performance bonus.
He should give Trump spine lessons.
Trump isn’t a dictator.
I meant to add, “More’s the pity!”
Bingo
I liked the good old days when you saw the HR (Personnel) guy on your first day and then again on the last.
“Ah yes....Walter Peck.
Has William Atherton played a jackass in EVERY movie he’s ever been in? Lol!”
Overview of William Atherton’s Roles
William Atherton is widely recognized for his portrayal of antagonistic characters, particularly in iconic films from the 1980s. However, he has not played a “jackass” in every movie he has appeared in.
Iconic “Jerk” Roles
Atherton is best known for several memorable characters that fit the “jerk” archetype:
Movie Title Character Name Description
Ghostbusters (1984) Walter Peck
An overbearing EPA agent who clashes with the Ghostbusters.
Real Genius (1985) Professor Jerry Hathaway
A smug and manipulative professor.
Die Hard (1988) Richard “Dick” Thornburg
A self-absorbed reporter who prioritizes his career over safety.
Variety of Roles
Despite his reputation for playing antagonistic characters, Atherton has taken on a range of roles throughout his career. Some examples include:
The Sugarland Express (1974): Played a hapless fugitive.
The Day of the Locust (1975): Featured in a dramatic role.
The Last Samurai (2003): Portrayed a character in a historical drama.
Conclusion
While William Atherton is celebrated for his “jerk” roles, he has demonstrated versatility by playing various characters across different genres. His filmography includes both antagonistic and non-antagonistic roles, showcasing his range as an actor.
“Bolt now operates with about 100 employees, down from thousands.”
and
“We have a team a quarter of the size”
and
“He gave workers 60 days to adapt to a leaner culture but said 99% couldn’t make the shift”
of of those match up with the article’s claim of a 30% layoff ...
actually, none of the numbers in the article make any sense ...
looks AI written without human editing ....
You do not need HR.
Unlimited PTO seems common at a lot of startups. My son works for a space agency that I guess you could call a startup. He has unlimited PTO, but he also works a lot of overnights and things when they are launching. So there are times when there’s absolutely no PTO.
I’m salary but my job has lots of travel, meaning I’m on the road many weekend days. If it was just a handful that’s no big deal, but it can get pretty excessive. I keep track and make up a lot of them whenever I want.
Net month I’m taking ten days off for vacation, all makeup days.
Sounds A LOT like the place I work. HR is nothing but a thorn in the side of everyone across all departments.
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