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January 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
eileenconnor.bsky.social
One of the most compelling and yes, frightening, resignation letters this #HRProfessional has ever read. 😔
August 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM
eileenconnor.bsky.social
Shared and shamed on LinkedIn!
My LinkedIn Post that says: Imagine for a moment that you’re the #HRProfessional or other business leader who has to address the harassment and racism complaint coming from your female #Muslim employee about your white male employee and OMG, there’s PROOF on social media of this #racism in black and white. This is and never will be acceptable behavior for true leaders or other employees - and it should NEVER be acceptable coming from ANY member of the #US #Congress. An apology and censure is warranted, just like if this were ANY employee behavior situation, although in my world, behavior like this is cause for #termination. Hate and #racism have no place in our places of work, including the US government. Period. #Courage #PeopleMatter #AntiRacist U.S. House of Representatives United States Senate State of Minnesota An image of the racist post that “Congressmember” Randy Fine posted
July 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
eileenconnor.bsky.social
Posted several days ago to LinkedIn… ❤️😉
My LinkedIn post that says: A “textbook violation”…. Which is what it appears to be to me as an #HRProfessional. Pretty firm and unwavering response from some members of the #US #Congress. They issued yesterday a letter to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Zeldin demanding an end to what they call “illegal retaliation” against the #EPA139 for signing the #DeclarationofDissent. “Taking adverse actions against employees for making a protected disclosure — including investigating them and placing them on administrative leave — in a manner that deters others from coming forward is a TEXTBOOK VIOLATION (my emphasis) of the whistleblower Protection Act,” the lawmakers said in the letter sent to Zeldin. Second screen of my LinkedIn post with the links to the article and images
July 12, 2025 at 2:15 AM
eileenconnor.bsky.social
One of the most compelling and yes, frightening, resignation letters this #HRProfessional has ever read.
donmoyn.bsky.social Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · Aug 28
Full resignation letter from Demetre C. Daskalakis, a CDC leader, does not hold back.
"The recent shooting at CDC is not why I am resigning. My grandfather, who I am named after, stood up to fascist forces in Greece and lost his life doing so. I am resigning to make him and his legacy proud."
My resignation letter from CDC. Dear Dr. Houry, I am writing to formally resign from my position as Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), effective August 28, 2025, close of business. I am happy to stay on for two weeks to provide transition, if requested. This decision has not come easily, as I deeply value the work that the CDC does in safeguarding public health and am proud of my contributions to that critical mission. However, after much contemplation and reflection on recent developments and perspectives brought to light by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., I find that the views he and his staff have shared challenge my ability to continue in my current role at the agency and in the service of the health of the American people. Enough is enough. While I hold immense respect for the institution and my colleagues, I believe that it is imperative to align my professional responsibilities to my system of ethics and my understanding of the science of infectious disease, immunology, and my promise to serve the American people. This step is necessary to ensure that I can contribute effectively in a capacity that allows me to remain true to my principles. The recent change in the adult and children’s immunization schedule threaten the lives of the youngest Americans and pregnant people. The data analyses that supported this decision have never been shared with CDC despite my respectful requests to HHS and other leadership. This lack of meaningful engagement was further compounded by a “frequently asked questions” document written to support the Secretary’s directive that was circulated by HHS without input from CDC subject matter experts and that cited studies that did not support the conclusions that were attributed to these authors. Having worked in local and national public health for years, I have never experienced such radical non-transparency, nor have I seen such unskilled manipulation of data to achieve a political end rather than the good of the American people. It is untenable to serve in an organization that is not afforded the opportunity to discuss decisions of scientific and public health importance released under the moniker of CDC. The lack of communication by HHS and other CDC political leadership that culminates in social media posts announcing major policy changes without prior notice demonstrate a disregard of normal communication channels and common sense. Having to retrofit analyses and policy actions to match inadequately thought-out announcements in poorly scripted videos or page long X posts should not be how organizations responsible for the health of people should function. Some examples include the announcement of the change in the COVID-19 recommendations for children and pregnant people, the firing of scientists from ACIP by X post and an op-ed rather than direct communication with these valuable experts, the announcement of new ACIP members by X before onboarding and vetting have completed, and the release of term of reference for an ACIP workgroup that ignored all feedback from career staff at CDC. Their desire to please a political base will result in death and disability of vulnerable children and adults. Their base should be the people they serve not a political voting bloc. I have always been first to challenge scientific and public health dogma in my career and was excited by the opportunity to do so again. I was optimistic that there would be an opportunity to brief the Secretary about key topics such as measles, avian influenza, and the highly coordinated approach to the respiratory virus season. Such briefings would allow exchange of ideas and a shared path to support the vision of “Making America Healthy Again.” We are seven months into the new administration, and no CDC subject matter expert from my Center has ever briefed the Secretary. I am not sure who the Secretary is listening to, but it is quite certainly not to us. Unvetted and conflicted outside organizations seem to be the sources HHS use over the gold standard science of CDC and other reputable sources. At a hearing, Secretary Kennedy said that Americans should not take medical advice from him. To the contrary, an appropriately briefed and inquisitive Secretary should be a source of health information for the people he serves. As it stands now, I must agree with him, that he should not be considered a source of accurate information. The intentional eroding of trust in low-risk vaccines favoring natural infection and unproven remedies will bring us to a pre-vaccine era where only the strong will survive and many if not all will suffer. I believe in nutrition and exercise. I believe in making our food supply healthier, and I also believe in using vaccines to prevent death and disability. Eugenics plays prominently in the rhetoric being generated and is derivative of a legacy that good medicine and science should continue to shun. The recent shooting at CDC is not why I am resigning. My grandfather, who I am named after, stood up to fascist forces in Greece and lost his life doing so. I am resigning to make him and his legacy proud. I am resigning because of the cowardice of a leader that cannot admit that HIS and his minions’ words over decades created an environment where violence like this can occur. I reject his and his colleagues’ thoughts and prayers, and advise they direct those to people that they have not actively harmed. For decades, I have been a trusted voice for the LGBTQ community when it comes to critical health topics. I must also cite the recklessness of the administration in their efforts to erase transgender populations, cease critical domestic and international HIV programming, and terminate key research to support equity as part of my decision. Public health is not merely about the health of the individual, but it is about the health of the community, the nation, the world. The nation’s health security is at risk and is in the hands of people focusing on ideological self-interest. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the opportunities for growth, learning, and collaboration that I have been afforded during my time at the CDC. It has been a privilege to work alongside such dedicated professionals who are committed to improving the health and well-being of communities across the nation even when under attack from within both physically and psychologically. Thank you once again for the support and guidance I have received from you and previous CDC leadership throughout my tenure. I wish the CDC continued success in its vital mission and that HHS reverse its dangerous course to dismantle public health as a practice and as an institution. If they continue the current path, they risk our personal well-being and the security of the United States.
August 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM
eileenconnor.bsky.social
Shared and shamed!
As an #HRProfessional, I’ve shared before that I have so many conflicting emotions about these employee/employer situations playing out in public and/or social media. But I’m also an #American AND the first word in my chosen career starts with the word #human, so these intersections of my identity often overlap. I also - like most sensible business professionals - rely on experts when I don’t know “the thing” - whatever the “thing” is… and well, these EPA employees are some of the experts, right? So when these employees take their boss to task with their concerns (see the link below for the full #DeclarationofDissent) and appear to be being #retaliated against by being placed on administrative leave, AND receive the support of 70 #NobelLaureates, the #HR professional in me pays attention. And because it involves the integrity and effectiveness of what is supposed to be a #nonpartisan organization, the American in me pays attention. 🇺🇸😉 I hope you will too… Also include a link to the article from Science Magazine and the Declaration of Dissent.
July 4, 2025 at 3:48 AM
eileenconnor.bsky.social
And it isn’t even safe for employees to go to work. 😡
My LinkedIn post that says This cannot stand. 🚨🚨 Any #HRProfessional would agree: unless an undocumented immigrant is a violent criminal (the vast majority of whom we’ve learned are NOT), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be required to STAND DOWN in private buildings, companies, and for sure, HOSPITALS AND DOCTOR OFFICES, when someone tries to evade them. I could care less if they’re wearing their “uniforms” because anyone can purchase this gear online. This ruthless behavior, violence, and intimidation is incredibly dangerous and disturbing and yes, traumatic to those employees and others who have NO options for protecting themselves when chaos like this unfolds. UNACCEPTABLE. Homeland Security’s description of the events that unfolded with the chasing of an undocumented immigrant into a medical facility, claiming that the staff assaulted the ICE agents when they breached the facility to find the man.
July 10, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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Hello from Doodle HR! Our first post on Bluesky – please RT to let people know that we are here. Looking forward to finding friends and building networks!
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December 9, 2024 at 10:08 AM
eileenconnor.bsky.social
Shared and shamed on LinkedIn!
My LinkedIn post that says: Imagine for a moment that you’re the #HRProfessional or other business leader who has to address the harassment and racism complaint coming from your female #Muslim employee about your white male employee and OMG, there’s PROOF on social media of this #racism in black and white. This is and never will be acceptable behavior for true leaders or other employees - and it should NEVER be acceptable coming from ANY member of the #US #Congress. An apology and censure is warranted, just like if this were ANY employee behavior situation, although in my world, behavior like this is cause for #termination. Hate and #racism have no place in our places of work, including the US government. Period. #Courage #PeopleMatter #AntiRacist U.S. House of Representatives United States Senate State of Minnesota An image of Congressmember Randy Fine’s racist post
July 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
eileenconnor.bsky.social
Hate and #racism have no place in our places of work, including the US government. Period.

#Courage
#PeopleMatter
#AntiRacist
@repilhan.bsky.social
My LinkedIn post that says Imagine for a moment that you’re the #HRProfessional or other business leader who has to address the harassment and racism complaint coming from your female #Muslim employee about your white male employee and OMG, there’s PROOF on social media of this #racism in black and white. This is and never will be acceptable behavior for true leaders or other employees - and it should NEVER be acceptable coming from ANY member of the #US #Congress. An apology and censure is warranted, just like if this were ANY employee behavior situation, although in my world, behavior like this is cause for #termination. Hate and #racism have no place in our places of work, including the US government. Period. #Courage #PeopleMatter #AntiRacist U.S. House of Representatives United States Senate State of Minnesota Image of the hateful social media post the Congress member Randy Fine posted.
July 10, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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November 24, 2025 at 8:36 AM
eileenconnor.bsky.social
This felt really good to post on LinkedIn…

I’m not fucking around…
My LinkedIn post that says So this troll, Steve Bornschein, who is a COMPLETE STRANGER to me, claims that this original post (see his comments in the original post) is controversial and then starts name calling and dragging me. (Who even brought up, Biden? 🤔 Wasn’t me…) So I won’t have it and I call it out. 😉 Because it’s time we start holding people accountable for their behavior online. I won’t resort to name calling or lowering myself because I AM an #HRProfessional. And again, Steve, my best wishes! If this was an attempt to get some attention for your business, well, here it is! 😉😘 #Courage #PeopleMatter #Accountability #CivilDiscourse
September 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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A few years ago, I set out to bridge marketing & Organizational Development within HRD. This year, I am excited to present at @uarkansas.bsky.social #HRDSummit25. If you're a #HRProfessional in #NorthwestArkansas, join us! hrd-summit.uark.edu

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February 14, 2025 at 3:36 AM
eileenconnor.bsky.social
Posted to LinkedIn! And tagged 😉
My LinkedIn post with a link to the New York Times article that says As an #HRProfessional who regularly has to complete and have - on many occasions - conducted #Ethics and #ConflictofInterest trainings, this would make for an excellent #casestudy on what IS a conflict of interest. Especially after Robert Bresnahan Jr. acknowledged them and used them as a “platform” to be elected… #Courage #PeopleMatter #Accountability U.S. House of Representatives United States Senate NRDC Action Fund The New York Times
August 16, 2025 at 11:56 PM
eileenconnor.bsky.social
Shared on LinkedIn!
My LinkedIn post that says A “textbook violation”…. Which is what it appears to be to me as an #HRProfessional. Pretty firm and unwavering response from some members of the #US #Congress. They issued yesterday a letter to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Zeldin demanding an end to what they call “illegal retaliation” against the #EPA139 for signing the #DeclarationofDissent. “Taking adverse actions against employees for making a protected disclosure — including investigating them and placing them on administrative leave — in a manner that deters others from coming forward is a TEXTBOOK VIOLATION (my emphasis) of the whistleblower Protection Act,” the lawmakers said in the letter sent to Zeldin. #Courage #PeopleMatter #HRProfessionals Stand Up for Science United States Senate U.S. House of Representatives
July 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
eileenconnor.bsky.social
#StandUpForScience @standupforscience.bsky.social

#EPA #DeclarationofDissent

(I’m terrible at hashtagging… lol)
My LinkedIn post that says: As an #HRProfessional, I’ve shared before that I have so many conflicting emotions about these employee/employer situations playing out in public and/or social media. But I’m also an #American AND the first word in my chosen career starts with the word #human, so these intersections of my identity often overlap. I also - like most sensible business professionals - rely on experts when I don’t know “the thing” - whatever the “thing” is… and well, these EPA employees are some of the experts, right? So when these employees take their boss to task with their concerns (see the link below for the full #DeclarationofDissent) and appear to be being #retaliated against by being placed on administrative leave, AND receive the support of 70 #NobelLaureates, the #HR professional in me pays attention. And because it involves the integrity and effectiveness of what is supposed to be a #nonpartisan organization, the American in me pays attention. 🇺🇸😉 I hope you will too… #Courage #PeopleMatter US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Stand Up for Science Science Magazine Declaration of Dissent here: https://lnkd.in/g-RTu5Ws Science Magazine article here: https://lnkd.in/gpFbRE_G
July 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
eileenconnor.bsky.social
Shared and shamed on LinkedIn!
My LinkedIn post that says: Imagine for a moment that you’re the #HRProfessional or other business leader who has to address the harassment and racism complaint coming from your female #Muslim employee about your white male employee and OMG, there’s PROOF on social media of this #racism in black and white. This is and never will be acceptable behavior for true leaders or other employees - and it should NEVER be acceptable coming from ANY member of the #US #Congress. An apology and censure is warranted, just like if this were ANY employee behavior situation, although in my world, behavior like this is cause for #termination. Hate and #racism have no place in our places of work, including the US government. Period. #Courage #PeopleMatter #AntiRacist U.S. House of Representatives United States Senate State of Minnesota Randy Fine’s disgusting social media post
July 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
eileenconnor.bsky.social
As an #HRProfessional, I would argue that this is NOT an example of hiring qualified people. Especially when the candidate has a history of #Islamophobic remarks, including on social media, and the position is for #Ambassador to a predominantly Muslim nation.
#Courage
#PeopleMatter
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My LinkedIn post that says As an #HRProfessional, I would argue that this is NOT an example of hiring qualified people. Especially when the candidate has a history of #Islamophobic remarks, including on social media, and the position is for #Ambassador to a predominantly Muslim nation. 🙄 #Courage #PeopleMatter #HumanResources The New York Times The White House U.S. House of Representatives United States Senate https://lnkd.in/gQvm6aHA
July 11, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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January 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
eileenconnor.bsky.social
🚨 As an #HRProfessional AND an ardent supporter of free speech myself, I ask myself, why is it okay for the #US leaders - from both sides of the aisle - to behave on social media this EXACT way but no one else can?

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My LinkedIn post with a link to the NPR article about people losing their jobs because of their social media posts about Kirk that says: As an #HRProfessional AND an ardent supporter of free speech myself, I find this very troubling as a sign of the times. And I ask myself, why is it okay for the #US leaders - from both sides of the aisle - to behave on social media this EXACT way but no one else can? And Brian Kilmeade can “suggest” executions of mentally ill homeless people on national television of Fox News Media with no adverse employment action? Very troubling, indeed. #Courage #PeopleMatter #Accountability NPR United States Senate U.S. House of Representatives MSNBC https://lnkd.in/gNuzYkNh
September 15, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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April 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
eileenconnor.bsky.social
Posted to LinkedIn and tagged! ❤️
My LinkedIn post that says: As an #HRProfessional, it disturbs me greatly that the #US President has nominated a candidate Paul Ingrassia for U.S. Office of Special Counsel who “has cavorted with neo-Nazis and publicly described the federal workers he would be tasked with protecting as ‘parasites’ and ‘bugmen.’” Talk about unqualified hires… 🙄 Again, #Americans deserve better. #Courage #PeopleMatter U.S. House of Representatives United States Senate Government Executive Project On Government Oversight https://lnkd.in/gdfJfhP9
July 23, 2025 at 11:32 AM
eileenconnor.bsky.social
Shared and shamed!
My LinkedIn post that says As an #HRProfessional, I’ve shared before that I have so many conflicting emotions about these employee/employer situations playing out in public and/or social media. But I’m also an #American AND the first word in my chosen career starts with the word #human, so these intersections of my identity often overlap. I also - like most sensible business professionals - rely on experts when I don’t know “the thing” - whatever the “thing” is… and well, these EPA employees are some of the experts, right? So when these employees take their boss to task with their concerns (see the link below for the full #DeclarationofDissent) and appear to be being #retaliated against by being placed on administrative leave, AND receive the support of 70 #NobelLaureates, the #HR professional in me pays attention. And because it involves the integrity and effectiveness of what is supposed to be a #nonpartisan organization, the American in me pays attention. 🇺🇸😉 I hope you will too… Includes a link to both the Declaration and the article from Science Magazine
July 4, 2025 at 3:46 AM
eileenconnor.bsky.social
This pissed me off so much that I posted this on LinkedIn… 😡 and I’m calling it out!
My LinkedIn post that says This cannot stand. Any #HRProfessional would agree: unless an undocumented immigrant is a violent criminal (the vast majority of whom we’ve learned are NOT), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be required to STAND DOWN in private buildings, companies, and for sure, HOSPITALS AND DOCTOR OFFICES, when someone tries to evade them. I could care less if they’re wearing their “uniforms” because anyone can purchase this gear online. This ruthless behavior, violence, and intimidation is incredibly dangerous and disturbing and yes, traumatic to those employees and others who have NO options for protecting themselves when chaos like this unfolds. UNACCEPTABLE.
July 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM