I’ve had the good fortune of spending time with some researchers who want to know what I think about personality assessments at work. Why me? Well, because I see a lot of HR products and platforms. They wanted to know if I think technology can predict good hires from bad ones. Can algorithms and assessments…
My good friend and past boss, Vadim Liberman, joined me on an episode of Let’s Fix Work recently. We talked about the future of work and technology trends. One of the topics we discussed was workplace relations. We have a line in our society right now where everybody’s collaborative, they’re friends with coworkers or think…
Why are we doing this to ourselves? Is work a negative force in your life? Are you frustrated and angry? Do you wonder, “How can this continue even one more day?” I’ve been there. In this video, I tell the story of hitting rock bottom in my work life and how I started to take…
Hey, everybody. I’m Laurie Ruettimann. The rumors are true. I need a partner and collaborator to help my business grow. I’m interested in working with a virtual assistant who has 5+ years of experience with online brands, businesses, or personalities. The ideal partner will know how to automate business processes, streamline inefficient methods, and enhance…
Remote and hybrid work arrangements are great for flexibility in our lives, but they also can blur the line between work time and personal time. It can be difficult to detach from work when your office is in your living or dining room. With this new structure, people often have a lot on their plates,…
About six weeks before my wedding, I was a wreck. My boss had just been fired. My job was stressful. I’d been working long hours and traveling like crazy. The only thing that made me feel better were plain bagels from Dunkin Donuts with lots of cream cheese. When I for my second wedding dress…
If there’s one thing that HR leaders could teach in 2020 to improve the work environment, it’s self-leadership. Call me old-fashioned, but there’s no leadership without self-leadership. To lead others, you must lead yourself. You can’t be a boss, a founder, an entrepreneur, or even a useful adult without taking care of yourself first, prioritizing…
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be internet famous? Or what it must be like to have an internet-famous relative, child or even pet? Well, I’d like you to meet Mike Bridavsky. He is the owner of Lil Bub, an internet famous, special needs cat who went viral in 2012. If you don’t…
Have you ever let money drive your decision when choosing to take (or not take) a job offer? Well, my friends, “My name is Laurie, and I took a crappy job because the money was great. And, I regretted it.” The job sucked the life out of me and it sucked my energy. It was…
One of my biggest professional regrets in the world of HR was not having a mentor. And I know that I’m not alone in this feeling. Finding a mentor can be difficult. Add in finding the right mentor who can genuinely help guide you through different stages of your career, and it can be a…
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