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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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Free HR Learning Opportunities

Life, WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann October 30, 2015

A few weeks ago, BambooHR asked me to speak at a virtual summit. What’s a virtual summit? Well, it’s an online learning event for “HR People Who Don’t Read Good And Wanna Learn To Do Other Stuff Good Too.” (Just kidding. I wish it were that awesome.) An HR summit is an event where a bunch…

Be an HR Public Speaker!

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann October 29, 2015 3 Comments

People ask how I built a career as a speaker and writer. It was easy, actually. I worked hard, took a risk on smaller events that led to bigger events, and I never said no to an audience — no matter how big or small. I hate sounding like an old woman who walked uphill both…

Crapplicant

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann October 28, 2015 12 Comments

Just last week, I heard several mature and qualified recruiters use the word crapplicant at a technology conference. (Jerks!) Crapplicant is an offensive term used by recruiters to describe applicants and candidates who suck. You know the stereotype. The old dude who sends his resume to your database for every job on your website. The…

The Mending Pile of Your Life

LifeBy Laurie Ruettimann October 27, 2015 5 Comments

I pulled my husband’s favorite shirt out of the dryer, and it had a big hole in the armpit. I said, “Looks like this shirt needs to go into the mending pile.” I always have a small pile of clothes — socks, shirts, pajamas — that need a little TLC. I’m not a natural seamstress,…

HR Tech 2015: Turns Out, Some of These Vendors are Okay

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann October 26, 2015 2 Comments

Oh man. I’m just back from HR Tech 2015. Some of you are new to this website, so let me tell you about the event: it’s a conference where a bunch of nerds talk about technology in the human resources industry. I had a cold before I even left my home in Raleigh. In 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?

What is the SHRM-SCP?

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Free HR Learning Opportunities

Be an HR Public Speaker!

Crapplicant

The Mending Pile of Your Life

HR Tech 2015: Turns Out, Some of These Vendors are Okay

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collaboration to make meaningful change.

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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.