Know Your HR History Years ago, there weren’t any HR influencers. Nobody was out on social media talking about inclusion, change management, compensation, or even AI. Then, one day, everybody was there. You had Brené Brown, Adam Grant, Josh Bersin, and even Corporate Natalie. But how did we get here? It started with a small…
The Very Daunting Data On Motherhood Sometimes the mom talk gets confusing for someone like me. I wanted to be a mom at times, but the world had other plans for my adulthood. I’ve made peace with my life, and I have plenty of joy. But here’s the question that keeps coming back. Am I…
The Grift That Won’t Die: Common Life Advice from Influencers by Laurie Ruettimann The most dangerous advice in your feed right now is coming from someone who believes they’re helping you, charges for the privilege, and never had to verify a single claim they make. You know the type. The life coach with a course…
Is the world a vampire, or is it full of abundance? Maybe it’s both. We are in the middle of a tough, terrible news cycle. And, yet, I ran this year’s London Marathon and enjoyed myself. I want to tell you about it. Important caveat: It’s not my first marathon, and I was not aiming…
We’re not being weird enough about AI. In my industry, which is sometimes called HR Tech but is moving toward Work Tech, we have settled on a comfortable way of talking about technology that I would describe as bootlicking. We acknowledge that AI is a general-purpose technology, the kind that reshapes entire economies, improves over…
Hey, everybody. I just ran my longest training run before the upcoming London Marathon. I am fundraising for Cats Protection, a leading UK charity focused on the welfare of cats. It was hot (84°F and 29°C) and sunny. Even though I drank plenty of fluids, monitored my electrolytes, and fueled very well, I still had…
Even though DEI isn’t a big focus anymore, spring always brings a wave of religious holidays at work. In HR, making sure everyone feels included can be a real challenge. Religion is always bigger than just what you grew up with. Lunar New Year kicks off in February, bringing travel, family time, and traditions for…
“Be More Human” Is Bad Advice by Laurie Ruettimann Everyone has a hot take about AI and your career. Most of them are wrong. The current favorite is “be more human.” Thought leaders, career coaches, and the LinkedIn content machine say the path to surviving the AI economy is to lean into your humanity. Ask…
The LinkedIn Help Post You Scrolled Past This Morning by Laurie Ruettimann You saw it. Someone you’re connected to in HR or recruiting, or someone you vaguely know from a conference or an old job, posted something raw on LinkedIn. They are looking for a referral. They need an intro. Or they went further than…
Jeff Galloway Made Running For Everyone by Laurie Ruettimann Jeff Galloway passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 80, after complications from a stroke. His loss is deeply felt by everyone who loved him. As my people say, may his memory be a blessing. It is also a lesson. Galloway started the…
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