Lars Schmidt is one of the most forward-thinking HR leaders out there. Big minds like Laszlo Bock and Dave Ulrich learn from him. He’s been part of big and small organizations, built his own business, and has remained a true practitioner throughout his career. I love that Lars humors me when I try to play…
The Los Angeles wildfires have caused immense devastation, with thousands of homes destroyed, lives upended, and countless people and animals displaced. If you’re wondering how you can help, here are three impactful ways to make a difference: Help People Directly Cash assistance is the most effective way to help individuals in a disaster. Why? Cash…
After a few weird years, I’m ready to work again in 2025. But this time, I’m doing it on my terms. No burnout, sickness, or sacrificing my well-being for someone else’s agenda. If you’re thinking about how to work smarter, not harder, here’s how I’m approaching it—and maybe you can, too. Boundaries: Protecting My Time…
I decided in December 2023 to run a 24-hour ultramarathon in 2024. The idea felt insane, honestly. My body was wrecked from rheumatoid arthritis, and I was always tired. I’d lost weight for the first time in years due to medication that helped a little bit but drained me. Still, I kept telling my friend…
I’m a traditionally published author, and I’ve been blogging and writing online for notable and defunct print magazines and journals for over twenty years. I’ve made my share of TV and radio appearances. Oh, and I also ran a wildly popular blog for my cat, Scrubby. Don’t ask about that. Seriously. I still love blogging. Blogging is…
I always end the year by writing about my accomplishments, failures, regrets, and resolutions. I love this time of year because the calendar naturally motivates me to reflect and act. This post is about 2025 resolutions. I know I have good qualities. I’m passionate and curious. I love trying new things and learning just for the fun of it. I’m…
I always end the year by writing about my accomplishments, failures, regrets, and resolutions. I love this time of year because the calendar naturally motivates me to reflect and act. This post is about 2024 regrets because I said I was done writing about failure last year. In my last post, I told you my biggest accomplishment this year was…
I always end the year by writing about my accomplishments, failures, regrets, and resolutions. I love this time of year because the calendar naturally motivates me to reflect and act. This post is all about 2024 accomplishments. I’ve been writing these posts for twenty years. As always, in true Ruettimann fashion, I crushed it. Why did I crush it? Not…
Job hunting doesn’t take a holiday break. As the calendar inches towards January, gearing up now is smart. Here’s what I’ve been teaching for 25+ years in my role as America’s big sister and your favorite former HR lady. Ask for What You Want There’s no shame in saying, “I want a job.” Unless you…
Preparing for an interview, making a major job decision, or negotiating a salary can feel like walking through a minefield. But there’s a tool you probably haven’t considered for your professional career: the premortem. I’ve written extensively about the premortem all over the internet. It’s included in nearly all of my LinkedIn Learning courses. I…
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