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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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Let’s Fix Work Episode 23 — The Reckoning of HR with Robin Schooling

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann August 13, 2018

Robin Schooling is ‘America’s HR Lady’ and has been Laurie’s dear friend for quite some time. Despite that, Laurie has been putting off the HR episode because, frankly, HR has a bad reputation for fixing work. It took someone like Robin, who is breaking stereotypes around the globe, to make this episode possible. In today’s…

What It’s Like to Be An HR Influencer: Microsoft

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann August 13, 2018

Ever wonder what it’s like to be an influencer and someone who is important to an industry? Me too. Sometimes, people and companies want to talk to me about work-related technology and trends. More and more, I say no. A few months ago, I got a call from Microsoft. They wanted to meet with me…

Voice of HR

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann August 10, 2018

If anybody is the “Voice of HR,” it’s Mark Stelzner. Years ago, Jason Seiden and I worked with our buddy Mark to make magic happen with the #VoiceofHR brand. While we never made it work as a company, we had a booth and went to some conferences. Isn’t that all that matters? I have about…

Tomorrow is #ATributeToElle

Life, WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann August 9, 2018

On August 10th, we’ll remember Elle Seiden and honor her father by raising money and awareness for three charities. Please use #ATributetoElle when making a donation or posting content online.

Let’s Fix Work Episode 22 — Pay Yourself First with Don MacPherson

WorkBy Laurie Ruettimann August 6, 2018

Don MacPherson is an entrepreneur who built a company called Modern Survey, which he successfully sold without laying people off or taking on debt. That’s the American Dream. But Don’s not resting on his laurels. Growing up in a mining community, Don learned the value of work early and isn’t interested in status symbols like…

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Laurie’s Most Popular Blog Posts

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Let’s Fix Work Episode 23 — The Reckoning of HR with Robin Schooling

What It’s Like to Be An HR Influencer: Microsoft

Voice of HR

Tomorrow is #ATributeToElle

Let’s Fix Work Episode 22 — Pay Yourself First with Don MacPherson

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.