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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 intersection of labor, food production, and consumption

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann May 14, 2020

There’s a run on bacon. Seriously. While I am a vegetarian, the idea of a bacon shortage filled me with questions about the food production industry. Are the workers in the plants low paid? Are they working in terrible environments? What’s going on? I also had questions about how meat is made. What’s the myth?…

What Can HR Learn from Brand Disruptors?

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann May 12, 2020

Many years ago, I had a blog called Punk Rock HR, which now happens to be the name of my podcast. The blog was my way of disrupting the status quo within the HR profession. It is still talked about within many HR circles. I just love a good disruptor. Don’t you? And, disruption isn’t…

Work in the Post-COVID19 World

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann May 5, 2020

There are very few people I care about, but my childhood best friend, April, is one of them. When she told me she had COVID-19, I was terrified. She has since recovered, and I am happy she is okay. Her experience, as well as so many others, got me thinking about the world of work post-COVID19. Before…

Ideas About the Job Search and Being on the Bench

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann May 4, 2020

I’m talking to members of the Revenue Collective today. With the help of Lessonly, I’m helping people who lost their jobs due to COVID-19 rethink their job search. I have a few key points I’d like to make. Your work is not your worth. People who thrive in fast-paced, high-growth companies are crushed when they lose…

This Week on Punk Rock HR: Productivity

Betting On You, WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann May 3, 2020

Lots of people jumped into the self-quarantine phase of coronavirus with plans to write a book — including me. We intend to release “Betting on You” in January, which is fantastic news, but you’re only as good as the last success. So, I started the outline for my next project. Writing the first draft 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 intersection of labor, food production, and consumption

What Can HR Learn from Brand Disruptors?

Work in the Post-COVID19 World

Ideas About the Job Search and Being on the Bench

This Week on Punk Rock HR: Productivity

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.