Every day, I see pictures of my book, Betting On You, displayed in FedEx stores across America alongside classic titles like “Who Moved My Cheese?” and “12 Hour Walk.” The journey of my book has been quite an adventure, filled with unexpected twists and turns. America has been through a pandemic, a contentious election, an…
My name is Laurie Ruettimann, and I’m a Corporate Drinker. I drink because of work, in spite of work, and to escape work. And I bet many of you have, too. This realization led me to contemplate the complex relationship between work, alcohol, and corporate culture, which ultimately inspired me to create The Corporate Drinker…
I’m just back from Chicago, where the good folks at the American Educational Research Association hosted a dual-component annual meeting where people could come together online and virtually to hear the best ideas in the industry. You couldn’t ride an elevator without hearing attendees gush about the event. From learning opportunities to networking events, these…
Ever felt like your job is a cult? I’m starting to see it that way, especially as I get older and realize how capitalism might be the root of the problem. So, let’s dive into why your job might be a cult and how capitalism figures into the equation. Why Capitalism is Like a Cult…
My guest on this episode of Punk Rock HR is Dr. Mary Ann Horton, a transgender activist and the author of the book “Trailblazer: Lighting the Path for Transgender Equality in Corporate America.” We talk about her amazing career, how she advocated for one of the corporate world’s first transgender equality workplace policies, her book…
People often ask, “How do you crack the code on social media and become #BusinessFamous?” That’s a terrific question, and the answer is simple: “Write a non-controversial, imaginary question from a fictional person. Then post a seemingly insightful answer on your social media profiles. Naturally, people crave your made-up advice. That stuff is digital gold!”…
Over my coaching career, I’ve worked with clients diagnosed with invisible disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, chronic fatigue disorder, and depression. Some want to know when it’s appropriate to notify their employer of their conditions, while others are curious about disclosing their disabilities during a job search. Their questions are valid but involve…
My guest for this episode is Karoline Saffi, chief people officer at Mission Cloud. Karoline and I discuss how HR can become more transparent, how Mission Cloud is creating tech career growth opportunities, and the importance of being agile and open-minded in HR today. Karoline has worked in HR for many years at companies such…
As an experienced executive coach and a passionate advocate for social justice, I’ve made it my mission to fix work. I know, it sounds foolish. Throughout my journey, I have chosen to work closely with HR professionals, as I see them as key change agents within organizations, capable of transforming how we work and interact.…
Years ago, I gave a conference talk titled “Hiring: Literally Any Other Way Would Be Better Than What You Are Doing.” I shared the story of my father, who was offered severance during the telecom crash and never worked again, partly because he fell victim to unemployment discrimination. What is Unemployment Discrimination? My father, a…
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