If they were designed with empathy in mind, you'd understand why no one has opted out of the 1-on-1s even if they cause them stress. Anything that comes from HR

If they were designed with empathy in mind, you'd understand why no one has opted out of the 1-on-1s even if they cause them stress. Anything that comes from HR and is labeled as option is mandatory. Anything that comes from a higher up in the company and is labeled as optional is mandatory. Just because people aren't willing to engage in the action of speaking up which they perceive could endanger their job, doesn't mean they really wanted to consent.