Technology continues to advance and so does society’s love of it! It seems as though people cannot put their phones down or step away from their other screens. From computers to iPads to phones, we are all staying connected—all the time. There is always one more email to check. One more website to visit. Or,…
My good friend and past boss, Vadim Liberman, joined me on an episode of Let’s Fix Work recently. We talked about the future of work and technology trends. One of the topics we discussed was workplace relations. We have a line in our society right now where everybody’s collaborative, they’re friends with coworkers or think…
Why are we doing this to ourselves? Is work a negative force in your life? Are you frustrated and angry? Do you wonder, “How can this continue even one more day?” I’ve been there. In this video, I tell the story of hitting rock bottom in my work life and how I started to take…
Have you ever parked your car, checked Twitter and were still in the car 10 minutes later? Have you ever woken up in the morning only to check your phone and think, “What the hell am I doing?” You’re not alone. In fact, I’ve just described myself. At times, it feels like I am addicted…
Hey, everybody. I’m Laurie Ruettimann. The rumors are true. I need a partner and collaborator to help my business grow. I’m interested in working with a virtual assistant who has 5+ years of experience with online brands, businesses, or personalities. The ideal partner will know how to automate business processes, streamline inefficient methods, and enhance…
Remote and hybrid work arrangements are great for flexibility in our lives, but they also can blur the line between work time and personal time. It can be difficult to detach from work when your office is in your living or dining room. With this new structure, people often have a lot on their plates,…
In a recent episode of Let’s Fix Work, I explored three personalities of Human Resources and their relation to SHRM. Briefly, they are: the fan, the hater, and the oblivious. The Fan: They love their profession and feel like HR makes a difference through an organization like SHRM. The Hater: They dislike SHRM and basically…
About six weeks before my wedding, I was a wreck. My boss had just been fired. My job was stressful. I’d been working long hours and traveling like crazy. The only thing that made me feel better were plain bagels from Dunkin Donuts with lots of cream cheese. When I for my second wedding dress…
Let’s Fix Work Episode 84 This week my guest is Vadim Liberman. Vadim is someone who is incredibly special to me. He’s so special that I almost didn’t want to share him with the world, but I will because he’s great. Vadim is the new Managing Editor of ERE magazine, which is an online magazine…
If there’s one thing that HR leaders could teach in 2020 to improve the work environment, it’s self-leadership. Call me old-fashioned, but there’s no leadership without self-leadership. To lead others, you must lead yourself. You can’t be a boss, a founder, an entrepreneur, or even a useful adult without taking care of yourself first, prioritizing…
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