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Ex-McKinsey consultant highlights growing employee trust issues with HR

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George Stern, a former McKinsey consultant, has gained a large following by sharing employee stories of poor management and HR failures on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. He receives numerous submissions daily, highlighting a significant trust deficit between employees and corporations. Stern advises employees to meticulously document workplace interactions, but believes HR departments should proactively guide employees on what information is needed for effective complaint resolution, rather than leaving employees to navigate this process alone. AI

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Ex-McKinsey consultant highlights growing employee trust issues with HR

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Kristin Stoller ·

    Workers are flooding this ex-McKinsey consultant with bad-boss horror stories. He says they reveal a growing trust problem for HR

    A creator who posts bad-manager stories explains the documentation conversation that would keep employees engaged with HR.

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