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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 to Tell When a Candidate is Lying

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann November 1, 2018

How can you tell when a candidate is lying? If you’ve worked in HR for more than a few weeks, chances are that you’ve encountered lies from candidates. Whether it’s a little lie about an ancient exam grade or a big lie about relevant experience, almost every candidate embellishes the truth at some point. I…

Let’s Fix Work Episode 35 — A Conversation with Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann October 29, 2018 2 Comments

Are we ready for change? Are we prepared to do what it takes to make the American dream come alive again? It would take some drastic reforms to get those much-needed results. Something’s got to give, and this administration has to go. Today’s guest is Andrew Yang. He’s Asian-American, a 2020 Presidential Candidate, a serial…

Gallbladder Surgery Isn’t So Bad

LifeBy Laurie Ruettimann October 23, 2018 2 Comments

Hi, everybody, I’m on medical leave. Nobody get any big ideas about asking me for anything. I’m milking this time off for every stinkin’ minute away from PR pitches and email messages about machine learning and cryptocurrency. But, since I have some free time on my hands while I heal, let me tell you about…

Let’s Fix Work Episode 34 — The Vast Social Experiment of Virtual Communication with Dr. Nick Morgan

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann October 22, 2018 1 Comment

The world is changing, and us with it. We are living our lives 50% in the real world, and the other half in the virtual world. With the internet connecting the two, it’s harder than ever to imagine one without the other. While it seems like we’re more connected than ever, in truth, our communication…

Best of Let’s Fix Work: Bob Sutton

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann October 19, 2018

Let’s Fix Work is wrapping up its first season at the end of the month. After six months, I can honestly say that I have a podcast to meet cool people. One of those people is Bob Sutton. Consider me a fangirl. He wrote The No Asshole Rule, and there’s nothing else on the market…

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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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How to Tell When a Candidate is Lying

Let’s Fix Work Episode 35 — A Conversation with Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang

Gallbladder Surgery Isn’t So Bad

Let’s Fix Work Episode 34 — The Vast Social Experiment of Virtual Communication with Dr. Nick Morgan

Best of Let’s Fix Work: Bob Sutton

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

All Blog Posts

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.