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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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Why Your Fellow Workplace Employees Should Be Considered Community and Not Family

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann November 26, 2019

My good friend and past boss, Vadim Liberman, joined me on an episode of Let’s Fix Work recently. We talked about the future of work and technology trends. One of the topics we discussed was workplace relations. We have a line in our society right now where everybody’s collaborative, they’re friends with coworkers or think…

Self-Leadership Training

Life, WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann November 25, 2019 2 Comments

Why are we doing this to ourselves? Is work a negative force in your life? Are you frustrated and angry? Do you wonder, “How can this continue even one more day?” I’ve been there. In this video, I tell the story of hitting rock bottom in my work life and how I started to take…

Virtual Assistant Needed

Life, WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann November 24, 2019

Hey, everybody. I’m Laurie Ruettimann. The rumors are true. I need a partner and collaborator to help my business grow. I’m interested in working with a virtual assistant who has 5+ years of experience with online brands, businesses, or personalities. The ideal partner will know how to automate business processes, streamline inefficient methods, and enhance…

How to Detach from Work

Life, WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann November 20, 2019 2 Comments

Remote and hybrid work arrangements are great for flexibility in our lives, but they also can blur the line between work time and personal time. It can be difficult to detach from work when your office is in your living or dining room. With this new structure, people often have a lot on their plates,…

How You Can Affect Change in the World of HR

Human ResourcesBy Laurie Ruettimann November 19, 2019

In a recent episode of Let’s Fix Work, I explored three personalities of Human Resources and their relation to SHRM. Briefly, they are: the fan, the hater, and the oblivious. The Fan: They love their profession and feel like HR makes a difference through an organization like SHRM. The Hater: They dislike SHRM and basically…

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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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Why Your Fellow Workplace Employees Should Be Considered Community and Not Family

Self-Leadership Training

Virtual Assistant Needed

How to Detach from Work

How You Can Affect Change in the World of HR

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.