The Hidden Performance Cost of Traditional HR

Common Thread Collective

by Common Thread Collective

Oct. 01 2025

Traditional HR promises alignment, motivation, and accountability. In practice, it often delivers policies, paperwork, and short-lived events that erode trust and fail to change results.

In this second episode, Dane Sanders (VP of Employee Development & Performance) and Bryce Ridenhour (Employee Lifecycle Manager) break down the hidden costs of “traditional HR.” From motivational speakers that fade by Monday, to culture-building events that don’t last, to performance plans that reward detractors instead of standard setters — they explain why these approaches consistently fail and what leaders can do differently.

If you’ve ever felt like your HR efforts weren’t moving the needle on performance, this episode shows why — and points to a better path.

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