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.
How I Actually Think About Building, Leading, and Sustaining Organizations By Laurie Ruettimann I’ve spent more than 30 years working in and around organizations. I’ve been an employee, a leader, a founder, an advisor, a consultant, and an entrepreneur. I’ve worked inside systems that functioned well and systems that quietly broke people while insisting everything…
My Leadership Philosophy After 30 Years of Work By Laurie Ruettimann I’ve spent more than 30 years working in and around organizations. I started as an HR assistant in the mid-1990s, worked my way through union environments and large corporations, and eventually left traditional leadership roles to write, teach, speak, and coach full time. Today,…
People get fired for all sorts of reasons every day, but can HR fire you? Here’s what you need to know about HR’s role in the firing process.
There’s a universal force that unites all successful & happy business professionals: a love of animals. Do you agree with me?
All jobs suck, but it’s time to start accepting responsibility for our feelings. Here’s how you can improve your relationship with work.
The SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP have been positioned as equivalent to the PHR and SPHR. But are they really? Here’s what you need to know.
What Kind of Coach Am I? by Laurie Ruettimann Someone at a conference in Atlanta recently asked me what kind of coach I am. I stumbled and tried to say something witty. Of course, I failed. It was akward because most coaching language is borrowed, softened, or inflated. I am not about that. I’m interested…
Moral Injury at Work: Why Betting On You Still Matters by Laurie Ruettimann My book Betting On You came out in January 2021, days after an insurrection and in the middle of a wrecked economy. The pandemic was still impacting daily life. Supply chains were brittle. Workplaces were fragile. People were scared and trying to…
Should you stay productive while the world burns? by Laurie Ruettimann Should you stay productive while the world burns? This is not a rhetorical question. It’s a practical one. People are asking it quietly at their desks, on factory floors, in hospitals, and on Zoom calls with their cameras on and off. Some days, staying…
The Heritage Foundation’s Family Report Is an Economic Risk, Not a Moral Solution by Laurie Ruettimann I’m a Jewish, middle-aged woman who is post-menopausal. I’m married, don’t have children, and have cats. I support choice, science, and democracy. I believe in a global economy, workers’ rights, and that Human Resources should create fairness and equity…
How to Run a Premortem (And Why You Should Do It Before Your Next Big Decision) by Laurie Ruettimann You’re about to launch a project. Or accept a job offer. Or restructure your team. You’ve done your homework. You feel good. Now assume it fails. That’s a premortem, a thinking exercise developed by psychologist Gary…
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