Years ago, I gave a conference talk titled “Hiring: Literally Any Other Way Would Be Better Than What You Are Doing.” I shared the story of my father, who was offered severance during the telecom crash and never worked again, partly because he fell victim to unemployment discrimination. What is Unemployment Discrimination? My father, a…
We’re not in a recession right now. That’s right, you heard me. Some people call this a pre-recession. Others call it a disruptive economic pattern that could lead to a recession. My take? We’re in a downturn of honesty and integrity on the part of many large corporations and their leaders. Understanding Recessions What is…
Do you work in HR? Do you want to enhance your professional skills while earning recertification credits? Did you know that you can read Betting On You for work? The SHRM recertification book program offers an excellent opportunity for you to do just that! By reading books relevant to your HR career, such as “Betting…
The workforce is changing for many reasons, including the pandemic, shifting age demographics, pressures from climate change, and the desire for businesses to be more sustainable and responsible. Also, the growing trend of remote work and hybrid models requires employees to adapt quickly to evolving industry and economic demands. Leaders and employees learn something new…
Have you heard of talent experience? In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen seismic shifts in work and how organizations strive to meet the growth and development needs of their employees. While the workplace has undergone extensive changes in the past few years, the importance of upskilling, reskilling, and ensuring talent can…
We all know what the hiring process is like — a high-stakes, high-pressure audition. And with all the questions being asked, there are also the lies we tell during job interviews. These lies, no matter how small or big, are now the stories that we are committed to until the end. 78% of people have lied…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Laurie Ruettimann (@lruettimann) Fox Business asked me to join them on-air and talk about human resources, the leaked SCOTUS decision on Roe v. Wade, and abortion. It’s a tricky topic. So I started with data. Many people engage in alternative facts about abortion, but there…
That seems like a simple question, right? Can an employer fire you for asking for a raise? If you are an at-will employee, then the answer is yes. Does it suck? Absolutely. However, there is no law against firing someone for asking for a raise, even if it is a bad business practice. Like most…
The past few years have been tough for all working professionals. You’ve worked hard for what you accomplished—whether that’s starting a new job, scoring a new position or taking on new responsibilities. So why is it still hard to learn how to stand up for yourself at work? Even seasoned professionals can feel intimidated by the…
Hey, everybody. I’m Laurie Ruettimann. It’s hard to cut through the noise when you are an author with books to sell. One way to move merch is by doing a book tour and speaking at store events. Unfortunately, during COVID, 100% of my book tour has been virtual. Thankfully, I have great partners like Minda…
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