HR calls them “anonymous.” Leaders say they’ll use the feedback to make change. But here’s the truth: in most organizations, employee surveys don’t fix anything — and they’re not nearly as anonymous as you think.

In this episode of Clocked Out Confessions, Liz exposes:

• Why your “anonymous” survey comments can usually be traced back to you
• How leaders misuse surveys — and sometimes punish employees for being honest
• The reason nothing changes after survey results are shared (hint: no one is held accountable)
• Why survey overload leads to fake participation and meaningless results
• What you can do to protect yourself if you do choose to give feedback

👉 Resources mentioned:

• Book a one-on-one: ClockedOutConfessions.com
• Wear your rebellion: ClockedOutClub.ca

Because exit interviews aren’t for you. They’re for them.

They call it a Performance Improvement Plan. HR says it’s about helping you grow. But here’s the truth: once you’re on a PIP, it’s usually the final step before termination.

In this episode of Clocked Out Confessions, Liz reveals:

• Why PIPs are rarely about improvement — and almost always about liability
• How leaders and HR misuse PIPs as the first step in performance management instead of the last
• The three choices you really have once you’re on a PIP (quit, coast, or fight)
• How to protect yourself by making the PIP two-sided, not just a list of demands
• Why tracking both your progress and your manager’s support could be your strongest defense

⚡ Mic-drop: “PIPs aren’t about saving jobs. They’re about protecting companies.”

👉 Resources mentioned:

• Book a one-on-one: ClockedOutConfessions.com
• Wear your rebellion: ClockedOutClub.ca
• Download the PIP Survival One-Pager

Mic-drop: “Performance Improvement Plans aren’t about helping you. They’re about protecting the company.”

Think performance reviews are about your performance? Think again.

In this first episode of Clocked Out Confessions, Liz exposes what really happens behind closed doors:

• Why your review is often decided long before you sit down with your boss
• How calibration meetings turn into a game of politics and favoritism
• The role HR plays (or fails to play) in keeping the process fair
• How money and forced distribution curves push ratings down, no matter how well you perform
• The one tool you can use to protect yourself before review season

If you’ve ever walked out of a review feeling blindsided, this episode will show you why — and how to stack the odds back in your favour.

👉 Ready for more truths HR won’t tell you?

Book a one-on-one consult: ClockedOutConfessions.com

• Wear your rebellion: ClockedOutClub.ca
• Grab your free Performance Review One Page Template: https://www.clockedoutconfessions.com/pages/digital-downloads