My heart was caught off guard by the news that Esmond Harmsworth died last week. This one hurts. Esmond was my literary agent, and like many authors fortunate enough to work with him, he changed my life. We first met in 2018. I was working on a book proposal that had some promise. We agreed…
Recognition Is a Recession Strategy When the economy nosedives, most companies panic. They slash budgets, freeze hiring, and cancel the holiday party. Survival mode kicks in. But here’s what they often forget: People are still showing up. And they’re scared. That’s where recognition comes in, not as fluff, but as a strategy. It’s easy to…
Career Hacks We talk a lot about career hacks. How to land the dream job. How to find purpose and meaning at work. But here’s something people don’t always say out loud: the best career advantage is having money. The second-best? Having enough of a cushion to take risks. A friend once told me, “People…
Meet Melissa. She’s an HR Director. Her team runs payroll, coaches managers, and gets tagged in every Slack thread about “quick culture ideas.” Every spring, she’s told to track HR tech trends. Every fall, she’s expected to make existing platforms “work.” When a new tool drops from corporate, implementation turns into a second job. She’s…
Ever pondered the hidden complexities behind AI and HR compliance? On this episode of the Punk Rock HR Podcast, Laurie sits down with Joel Stupka, the Enterprise Partnerships Director at PosterElite and podcast host of HR Snacks. Using his expertise, they explore the unsung hero of HR compliance—the labor law poster. They also touch on…
Have you ever wondered what differentiates a skilled moderator from a polished keynote speaker? On this episode of the Punk Rock HR Podcast, join Laurie as she unpacks her recent experiences navigating the challenging art of moderating panels. Unlike delivering a keynote, which thrives on preparation and repetition, moderating requires a balance of research, adaptability,…
Joey Price, a repeat guest and thought leader in Human Resources and the author of “The Power of HR: How to Make an Organizational Impact as a People Professional,” joins Laurie to uncover the evolving landscape of HR in a digital-first world. This episode of the Punk Rock HR Podcast discusses the crucial role HR…
Laurie’s chaotic upbringing taught survival. Resilience revealed her true path. In this episode of the Punk Rock HR Podcast, Laurie draws inspiration from her unique journey and explores the balance between knowing when to offer help and when silence is the greatest gift. Motivated by Oprah Winfrey’s thought-provoking question, “What do I owe people?”, Laurie…
I caught a viral clip of a Dropkick Murphys show on Instagram that turned heads for all the right reasons. Ken Casey, the band’s lead singer, spotted a MAGA supporter in the crowd and crafted a moment beyond music. He didn’t incite ridicule. He sparked a conversation. Here’s what happened: Casey points out the MAGA…
Harvard Law alum and Bryce Legal’s CEO, Shauna C. Bryce, shares her journey from legal practice to transformative career coaching on this episode of the Punk Rock HR Podcast. Shauna shares her inspiring journey from pursuing a partnership at a law firm to becoming an entrepreneur and executive coach. She highlights how aligning our careers…