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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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Job Market is Jacked Up

Work2 Comments

My HR and recruiting brethren are flummoxed. The biggest problem with the job market isn’t stagnant wages or a crisis in leadership. It’s that candidates are ghosting right now. Ghosting! Like we’re teenagers! Corporate leaders tell me it’s impossible to find capable people to fill open job requisitions or even show up for interviews. When…

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F@%k It Friday: Over at Patreon

Work

I’ve got a nice little community at Patreon where we’re building the future of Let’s Fix Work while also having a little fun. This week, we’re talking about taking the day off. I’m still in my pajamas. It’s glorious. We’d love you to join our crew. Any contribution opens the door to conversations about the…

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The Internet is Pretty Great

Life, Work

The world is small and good. Social media and the internet is pretty great. Years ago, my husband worked for Monsanto/Searle/Pharmacia. He made drugs. The entity was acquired by Pfizer, so we moved to Kalamazoo for his career. I also worked for Pfizer and had an office in Building 88 in Kalamazoo, which was a…

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