About Evil HR Guy

Let’s get something straight:
I didn’t stumble into HR — I ran it.

Over the past 15 years, I’ve served as a Chief People Officer (CPO) and CHRO for companies across tech, healthcare, and professional services. I’ve led layoffs, mediated lawsuits, and sat in executive boardrooms where “culture fit” was code for “Don’t rock the boat.”

I’ve written policies designed to protect companies—not people. I’ve seen promotions decided over drinks, raises denied for asking the “wrong way,” and gaslighting weaponized in performance reviews.

And now? I’m done playing nice.

Because someone needs to give employees the real playbook.
Not the vague handbook HR throws at you during onboarding — the actual strategy for surviving toxic bosses, navigating shady HR reps, and negotiating without getting labeled “difficult.”

This blog exists because I know how the system works—and how to beat it.

• Former CHRO / CPO with 15+ years of corporate HR experience
• Master's degree with Ivy League Exec Education
• SPHR, GPHR, and SHRM-SCP certified
• Specialized in employee relations, compliance, and damage control
• Built HR systems from scratch… then decided to tear them down

• Expose HR double-speak and corporate manipulation
• Write blunt, practical scripts you can use today
• Help employees navigate power dynamics like insiders
• Offer confidential 1:1 consult to help you build Your Escape Plan, for when it really hits the fan

This isn’t career coaching. This is workplace survival.
And you’re not alone anymore.