8legs: Keisha toussaint

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HR Is Not Your Friend. This Woman Built The Company That Is.

Keisha Toussaint, a long-time HR professional, left corporate HR to start BCC’d HR, an independent firm helping employees
The article highlights common employee concerns with HR, including trust and the perception that HR sides with management
Toussaint discusses helping clients with performance improvement plans and ensuring employees know their rights to rebut a PIP
The piece notes changes in severance negotiations, including advising employees to seek extensions and negotiate when appropriate
Toussaint has helped clients negotiate improved severance packages, with examples of success
The article discusses salary negotiations and how employees can leverage offers for better terms
DEI rollbacks are cited as amplifying public racism and reducing safety nets for employees of color
The piece emphasizes the need to approach HR with strategy to maximize outcomes for employees
The article frames independent HR as a response to gaps left by traditional corporate HR and a demand for employee empowerment
The profile includes expert commentary from peers about HR's balancing role among employees, leadership, and legal constraints

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