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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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Weddings

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann January 30, 2015

I love love. That’s right. I love being in love. I love being loved. I love telling people that I’m in love with them. I love hearing it back. And I love watching love. So it’s pretty convenient that I am attending a lot of weddings, again. I thought this phase of my life would…

Hustling for the Blogger Who Didn’t Believe in Me #hustle2015

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann January 29, 2015 2 Comments

A few years ago, I decided to take up stair climbing as a hobby. It seemed like something I could do in a group environment without having to talk to people. (I was right!) I ran up the Empire State Building to beat a disease called Multiple Myeloma, which is a case of cancer that…

Why HR Exists: Some People Lie About Being Injured at Work

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann January 28, 2015 1 Comment

I’m not especially strong or athletic. It doesn’t take much for me to take a knee and ask for a break. But I’ve been walking around with a sore groin and a strained pectineus muscle for the past year because I just didn’t know what to do with the pain. I think that most adults…

Non-Traditional HR Jobs: The Learning and Development Landscape

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann January 27, 2015

I don’t hang out with many HR people, these days. When I tell them about the time and money spent on training and developing the modern workforce, they don’t believe me. Billions of dollars are spent on software, learning management systems and modules to help people all over the world get the job done. And…

HR Business Partners and User Conferences

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann January 26, 2015 2 Comments

It’s the time of year when human resources technology vendors begin to market their user conferences. What’s a user conference? At its best, it is an event where you learn more about HR and how a company can help you do your job better. They bring in speakers to help you think about your job…

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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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Weddings

Hustling for the Blogger Who Didn’t Believe in Me #hustle2015

Why HR Exists: Some People Lie About Being Injured at Work

Non-Traditional HR Jobs: The Learning and Development Landscape

HR Business Partners and User Conferences

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

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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.