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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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How I Celebrate the Christmas Holiday

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann December 24, 2014 3 Comments

I don’t have the perfect Christmas holiday in my head because I’m not Christian. I am nothing. Christmas is like any other Thursday except for the fact that many people in my life have an emotional and spiritual connection to the holiday. Christmas is a holy day of making other people feel obligated. Christmas used…

On Blogging & Writing Five Days A Week

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann December 23, 2014 7 Comments

When you close your eyes and make a wish, you probably wish for love and money. I wish for a broader vocabulary and better writing skills. I want to express myself more effectively and go beyond my comfort zone. I want to leave the ghetto of human resources and expand my expertise into pop culture,…

Unplugging From Social Media During the Holidays

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann December 22, 2014

Lots of friends are burned out by Twitter, Facebook and all the assorted social media sites on the web. I get it. It’s the holidays. And even on a normal day, it’s weird. I’m on the social web for a living, and I get scared off by people who come at me like a heart…

Friends at Work

Cats, Life, WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann December 19, 2014 2 Comments

I just told a reporter that I might still have a job in human resources if I had friends at work. That feels true, on the surface, because I always had more enemies than buddies. Work was a hassle, and nobody liked me. I came back from getting married, and only one person congratulated me.…

“Volunteering for My Homeowner’s Association”

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann December 18, 2014 3 Comments

I remember being a punk-ass 22-year-old kid and laughing at people who included “volunteering for my homeowner’s association” on their resumes. That’s so lame. Who puts that on a resume, right? Well, since that time, I’ve bought and sold a few houses. While some homeowner’s associations are full of fundamentalist weirdos, my neighbors are okay.…

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Laurie’s Most Popular Blog Posts

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How I Celebrate the Christmas Holiday

On Blogging & Writing Five Days A Week

Unplugging From Social Media During the Holidays

Friends at Work

“Volunteering for My Homeowner’s Association”

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.