This week on Punk Rock HR, I sit down with Mary Ellen Slayter and Steve Smith from Rep Cap to make sense of a market that feels confusing, uneven, and unforgiving. Why does the job market feel terrible even when the numbers say otherwise? Why are some companies thriving while others quietly struggle? And what…
This week on Punk Rock HR, I’m joined by Scott Stratten, speaker, author, and one of my favorite people to chat with about work. We recorded this conversation live on LinkedIn to explore AI in HR. Instead of diving into features or vendors, we looked at what AI adoption really means for people and organizations.…
In this week’s episode of the Punk Rock HR Podcast, Laura Maffucci, Head of HR at G-P, joins me for a conversation about the changing world of HR. We dig into how companies can expand globally with Employer of Record (EOR) solutions, and why AI adoption is both an opportunity and a challenge for HR…
In this week’s episode of the Punk Rock HR Podcast, Blair Whitman, VP of Client Success at Homethrive, joins me for a conversation about caregiving. Why is it so hard to name at work? How does stigma keep people silent about its challenges? What can employers do to meaningfully support their people? Blair shares her…
In this week’s episode of Punk Rock HR, Robin Schooling joins Laurie Ruettimann for an honest conversation about what’s broken in HR and what it’ll take to fix it. Robin’s new book, Real HR: What It Is, What It Can Be, and How to Get There, is part memoir, part manifesto, and thoroughly grounded in…
Facing a brain tumor and navigating menopause were not challenges Christine Muldoon ever anticipated would redefine her role as a leader and a woman. Her story is a powerful testament to the resilience and empathy that arise from confronting personal health challenges head-on. On this episode of the Punk Rock HR Podcast, Christine, Senior Vice…
Ever pondered the hidden complexities behind AI and HR compliance? On this episode of the Punk Rock HR Podcast, Laurie sits down with Joel Stupka, the Enterprise Partnerships Director at PosterElite and podcast host of HR Snacks. Using his expertise, they explore the unsung hero of HR compliance—the labor law poster. They also touch on…
Have you ever wondered what differentiates a skilled moderator from a polished keynote speaker? On this episode of the Punk Rock HR Podcast, join Laurie as she unpacks her recent experiences navigating the challenging art of moderating panels. Unlike delivering a keynote, which thrives on preparation and repetition, moderating requires a balance of research, adaptability,…
Joey Price, a repeat guest and thought leader in Human Resources and the author of “The Power of HR: How to Make an Organizational Impact as a People Professional,” joins Laurie to uncover the evolving landscape of HR in a digital-first world. This episode of the Punk Rock HR Podcast discusses the crucial role HR…
Laurie’s chaotic upbringing taught survival. Resilience revealed her true path. In this episode of the Punk Rock HR Podcast, Laurie draws inspiration from her unique journey and explores the balance between knowing when to offer help and when silence is the greatest gift. Motivated by Oprah Winfrey’s thought-provoking question, “What do I owe people?”, Laurie…