[usurper]

They’re also in every company’s HR department. Say something out of line, and you’re HR bound. And it won’t be pleasant.

I don't know when this changed. Who the hell put HR in charge. Back in my day they did the paroll, insurance and other benefits. They processed employment applications but were never in charge of selections or any disciplinary actions.

Now they seem to be running the show. I don't understand why management gave them so much power. If an HR person came into my office spewing woke nonsense, I would have said "Get the F+++ out of my office and get back to payroll".

I guess its a good thing I retired when I did.

[SauronOfMordor]

Now they seem to be running the show. I don't understand why management gave them so much power.

The current purpose of HR is to avoid having the company get hit with a discrimination lawsuit.

It's not HR, it's Congress and the courts. HR is just the people that senior management put there to try to ensure that the wolves eat them last.