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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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Improve Your Career

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann September 23, 2015 12 Comments

Years ago, I dreamed of being a full-time career advice columnist. You can’t work around human resources professionals for twenty years without learning a thing or two about how to succeed without even trying. But career advisors are a dime a dozen, and very few of them make money by writing. Some of them do…

They Say That HR and Politics Don’t Mix

Life, WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann September 22, 2015 23 Comments

They say that HR and politics don’t mix. That might be true. Before I took my hiatus, a friend offered unsolicited feedback. The Presidential elections are heating up in America. He told me that my pro-choice views might cause companies in the HR technology industry to think twice before working with me. I was advised…

Love Your Audience and Improve Your Public Speaking Skills

Life, WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann September 21, 2015 4 Comments

I am speaking about culture at DisruptHR in New York City on Thursday. The event benefits breast cancer patients under the age of forty. It hits close to home. I have a few friends under 40 who are battling breast cancer, and participating in DisruptHR NYC is my way to honor their struggles without telling…

Hiatus

Life, WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann September 18, 2015 15 Comments

Hi, everybody. Uh, yeah, I took a break from blogging. It’s not like you don’t know about my hiatus. No secrets here, but I feel like I should address it before I jump right back into writing. The story goes like this: I was sitting on a beach and thought, “I don’t have anything new…

Roxy Turns One!

Cats, LifeBy Laurie Ruettimann September 14, 2015 10 Comments

Today is Roxy’s first birthday, and it’s a big day in our home. When I first saw her at Petco, Roxy’s name was Kissy. Then it was Kizzy. Then it was irrelevant. I said, “Take her off the website. This baby is going home with me.” Roxy has acquired a ton of new names during…

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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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Improve Your Career

They Say That HR and Politics Don’t Mix

Love Your Audience and Improve Your Public Speaking Skills

Hiatus

Roxy Turns One!

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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.

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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.