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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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Performance Management and Your Annual Raise

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann February 2, 2016 2 Comments

I know the current trend is to decouple performance management from compensation, but I hate that trend so much. I want to stab it in the face. Ongoing communication is important. I’m not here to advocate for an annual performance review and compensation discussion with no contact in the middle. I’m just on…

You Need Finances to Have Financial Wellness

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann February 1, 2016 1 Comment

There’s an enormous push in the HR market to use technology to help employees save more for rainy days and retirement. The drive towards financial wellness is awesome. You need finances first, though. In 2016, cash matters. Workers aren’t stupid. At the first sign of trouble in the economy, companies will buckle down and focus…

Failure is Okay

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann January 28, 2016 2 Comments

Failure is so shitty and tough. I fail a lot. I can speak from a very personal place on this topic. Did you try? Did you take a risk? Was it stupid? Did you make a huge mistake? Are you embarrassed? Did you waste time? Did your feelings get hurt? Was it a waste of…

The Internet Has Been Good to Me

Life, WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann January 27, 2016 2 Comments

I’m missing a tweet-up in Raleigh, tonight. I’m bummed. I have to work. By working, I mean that I have to go to another town and talk about some stuff. Then I get to have dinner with friends that I initially met through the internet. Man, the internet is something else! Back in the day,…

How to be a Public Speaker in 2016

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann January 26, 2016 5 Comments

I’ve never met a public speaker who wasn’t trying to make good on a failed dream. Speakers are humble and use failure as a tool to teach others. Some of us are writers. Some of us are musicians. Most of us are artists, performers or athletes who are also trying to be parents, spouses and…

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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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Performance Management and Your Annual Raise

You Need Finances to Have Financial Wellness

Failure is Okay

The Internet Has Been Good to Me

How to be a Public Speaker in 2016

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.