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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 Office Politics

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The one area where I’ve consistently failed during my entire career is office politics. I’m so bad at it. When I first started working, I could barely navigate the landscape of my HR department. I walked into a minefield of hormones, broken promises, and horizontal envy. I thought the way to make a name for…

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no excuses

Marathon Monday: No Excuses

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I spent the first thirty years of my life making a lot of excuses about my job, my wellness, my mental health, and the overall state of my life. Some of those excuses were true. Many were lies I told myself. Those days aren’t entirely over. I’m full of shit and lazy on countless occasions.…

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Top 5 Issues for HR in 2016

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Here are my top 5 issues for HR professionals that will impact your job for the rest of 2016. The election. I’ve been telling you for years that HR sits at the intersection of work, power, politics and money. This election is an HR election. Watch accordingly. HDHPs. High-deductible health plans are all the rage.…

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