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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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The Hustle Economy

Life, WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann April 7, 2014

I am about to Hustle Up the Hancock. I am pretty psyched. Last year, I ran up those flippin’ stairs in 21 minutes. I would like to break 20 minutes in 2014. I’ve been thinking about the way we use the word “hustle” in this country. When I was a kid, it meant two things.…

Human Resources Research Report®: The Modern HR Director

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann April 1, 2014

Hello, everyone. It is my honor and privilege to bring you a groundbreaking Human Resources Research Report® that covers the demographics, behaviors, attitudes and beliefs of the modern HR Director. For the purposes of providing a statistically valid report, LFR Inc® asked 989 human resources directors to participate in online polls and in-depth focus groups…

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Cats, Life, WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann March 31, 2014

Hi, everyone. Welcome to LFR HQ. This is just a quiet note to test out the platform. As many of you know, my existence falls into three categories: work, life and cats. Even when I write about feminist hermeneutics and phenomenology, I am really just writing about my cats. As I start to add stuff to…

Open Arms, Open Skies: Towards Inclusion in the Aviation Industry

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann November 28, 2010

While the world is definitely changing, finding a workplace that will allow you to be your authentic self can be difficult. However, many industries are now taking strides to ensure that they create environments that are inclusive and open to all genders and sexualities, and among those industries is the aviation industry. The aviation…

What Makes A Great Team Player?

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann November 23, 2010

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to building a perfect team for your company. On an individual level, of course you have to hire people who are beyond capable of doing the job. Yet there’s always more to it than that. A team is made up of more than just a handful of…

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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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The Hustle Economy

Human Resources Research Report®: The Modern HR Director

LFR HQ

Open Arms, Open Skies: Towards Inclusion in the Aviation Industry

What Makes A Great Team Player?

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.