> I know a number of engineers who would privately admit a Twitter with fewer HR types would be a better place to work, not worse. I would not be surprised if

> I know a number of engineers who would privately admit a Twitter with fewer HR types would be a better place to work, not worse. I would not be surprised if this is the case in 90% of companies. And it's because in most cases employees don't understand the role of HR. It has nothing to do with making employees lives better, and everything to do with making interactions with employees most profitable for the company and protecting the company from employees and their actions.