A CEO Just Fired His Entire HR Team… Here’s Why

A CEO just eliminated his entire HR department — and the reason why is sparking major debate across the business world. At Fortune’s Work Innovation Summit, Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow explained why he replaced HR with a lean “people ops” team while pushing the company into what he calls “wartime mode.” But this story is bigger than one company. It reveals a growing shift happening inside AI-first organizations: Leaner teams Faster decision-making AI-centric operations Fewer traditional corporate structures In this video, we break down: • Why Bolt eliminated HR • The “wartime vs peacetime” leadership philosophy • What AI-first companies actually want now • Why some CEOs see HR as slowing execution • What this means for the future of work Whether you agree or disagree, one thing is clear: AI is changing how companies operate faster than most people realize. Take the FutHRist self-assessment: https://www.trentcotton.com/futhrist-... 👇 What do YOU think? Is HR evolving… or being replaced? *The Human Capitalist Series — Personas of the Modern CHRO:* Episode 1: The Overview:    • Why CHROs Are Losing Boardroom Power (And ...   Episode 2: The Architect:    • The ONE CHRO Skill That Matters in 2026: T...   Episode 3: The Engineer:    • The Future CHRO Thinks Like an Engineer | ...   Episode 4: The Scientist:    • Your HR Data Means Nothing Without This Mi...   Episode 5: Why the CEO Fired HR:    • Why Bolt's CEO Fired HR and the 5 Mindsets...   Episode 6: The COO    • The Real Reason HR Doesn't Get a Seat   Episode 7: The Coach (Coming Soon) #AI #HR #FutureOfWork #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessStrategy