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Welcome to Laurieruettimann.com/blog, the destination for all your workplace issues. As a thought leader, I tackle topics such as diversity and inclusion, employee well-being, and putting an end to toxic work cultures. This blog features content from the Punk Rock HR Podcast, the “Betting On You” book, and the upcoming “Corporate Drinker” book and show.

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HR is Silent on Healthcare in America

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann April 5, 2017 2 Comments

There’s some talk that the Republicans aren’t done with healthcare, and I don’t blame them for taking a stab at the Affordable Care Act. Right now, private premiums are daunting for many families. I have friends who left the freelance world for “real jobs,” and they did it solely for affordable healthcare. And whenever I…

I’m Looking for a Technical Co-Founder

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann April 4, 2017

When we started working on GlitchPath back in early 2016, we created a premortem on paper. We called it a Failure Toolkit. I’m not sure it got any better than that. Our Failure Toolkit asks teams to imagine a project has just failed. We walk you backward from your imaginary failure so you don’t make…

Why Do People Hate HR?

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann April 3, 2017 20 Comments

Why do people hate HR? From start-ups to conglomerates, very few people show love for a critical and important department within a company. Here’s why. 1. They don’t like to hear women tell them what to do. Or gay people. Or anybody who seems as if they’re in a lower socioeconomic class. Look at your…

How to Give a Great HR Speech

Featured, WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann March 31, 2017 2 Comments

A great HR speech is a work of art, and, like most works of art, the artist must practice and refine her techniques.

Employment Branding, Recruiting and Shaunda Zilich

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann March 30, 2017

I have a brand new article over at ERE about my friend Shaunda Zilich. She’s the global employment brand leader at GE. You may not know her name, but you’ve seen her work. Head on over there and check it out!

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Laurie’s Most Popular Blog Posts

How to Interact with Chat GPT-4 Effectively: Top Tips for Better Questions

Can HR Fire Me?

Don’t Trust People Who Don’t Love Animals

I Work in HR and Hate It

All Jobs Suck

How to Give a Great HR Speech

Human Resources Analytics: How Much Math Do You Need to Know?

What is the SHRM-SCP?

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HR is Silent on Healthcare in America

I’m Looking for a Technical Co-Founder

Why Do People Hate HR?

How to Give a Great HR Speech

Employment Branding, Recruiting and Shaunda Zilich

I believe in the power of conversation and
collaboration to make meaningful change.

Subscribe to our human resources blog and our weekly newsletter for the latest trends,
insights, and strategies to create a more inclusive workplace for everyone.

THE INFAMOUS BLOG

Laurie’s Most Popular Blog Posts

All Blog Posts

I believe in the power of conversation and collaboration to make meaningful change.

Subscribe to our human resources blog and our weekly newsletter for the latest trends, insights, and strategies to create a more inclusive workplace for everyone.

I believe in the power of conversation and
collaboration to make meaningful change.

Subscribe to our human resources blog and our weekly newsletter for the latest trends,
insights, and strategies to create a more inclusive workplace for everyone.