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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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Be Your Own HR Hero

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann February 17, 2016 6 Comments

Do you remember a couple of years back when the “hero persona” was all over? “Be a hero and save HR. Be a hero and rescue recruiting. Be a hero and bring some donuts to the meeting.” A few years ago, I attended an executive summit where none of the CHROs wanted to be HR…

Overcome Barriers to Creativity

Life, WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann February 16, 2016 1 Comment

Doing anything every day is tough. Just ask your kids. How often do you nag them to brush their teeth and make their beds? And how often have you committed to a daily activity such as exercise or reading only to fail on day two? They say it takes 21 days to build a new…

Creativity Comes From Daily Effort

Life, WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann February 15, 2016 8 Comments

A few years back, I drove to the Outer Banks of North Carolina (OBX) and attempted to beat writer’s block and generate something interesting. Writing isn’t magic, although it can feel magical. It’s intentional and takes great effort, which is why I didn’t sit around waiting for lightning to strike. In my downtime, I took…

Going on a Retreat – BRB

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann February 5, 2016 12 Comments

Hi, everybody. I am going on a retreat. I will write, do yoga, and take long walks. I will talk to real people who don’t have anything to do with human resources, recruiting or consulting. I will focus on my personal mission statement. I’ll read some books. I will probably eat potato chips before going to…

My Starbucks Addiction is Vanquished

Life, WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann February 4, 2016 3 Comments

Hi. My name is Laurie Ruettimann. I was once addicted to Starbucks, but that’s all over now. Before I left for Cuba, last November, a friend joked that I might die without Starbucks. I thought, hey, that’s a little extreme. Cubans have good coffee. I’ll be just fine. Turns out, I did nearly die. My…

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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?

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Be Your Own HR Hero

Overcome Barriers to Creativity

Creativity Comes From Daily Effort

Going on a Retreat – BRB

My Starbucks Addiction is Vanquished

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.

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

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

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