Punk Rock HR
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Welcome to the Punk Rock HR Podcast, hosted by the influential and unconventional Laurie Ruettimann. This podcast breaks away from the traditional constraints of the HR world to bring you candid and compelling conversations with some of the most disruptive and innovative minds in the business. Each episode, Laurie dives deep into critical topics surrounding the real world of work, exploring the modern workplace's nuances, and challenging the status quo of HR.Guests range from renowned thought leaders, authors, and entrepreneurs to HR professionals and individuals who have reshaped the way we approach work and organizational culture. Punk Rock HR is not your usual HR talk. It’s a blend of insight, wit, and irreverence, aiming to bring a fresh, unfiltered perspective to the challenges and opportunities facing today’s workforce.Whether you’re an HR professional looking to revamp your approach, a leader trying to understand the people side of the business better, or just someone interested in the dynamics of the modern workplace, this podcast is your ticket to engaging discussions and actionable insights. Expect energizing conversations, guests with big ideas, and a punk rock twist, with episodes released every Monday.Follow the Punk Rock HR Podcast to keep your finger on the pulse of work, leadership, and human resources. Your journey towards a more progressive and enlightened workspace starts here!
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May 10, 2022 • 28min
Bonus: Playing Well With Others with Eric Barker
In this bonus episode of Punk Rock HR, I’m joined by Eric Barker. He’s the author of the new book "Plays Well With Others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrong."Eric is a repeat guest, and in this episode, he is talking about his book and how it’s debunking the myths around marriage, loneliness, relationships and even work.Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:https://laurieruettimann.com/playing-well-with-others
May 9, 2022 • 24min
#205: Get Your Career in Shape with Dr. Candace Steele Flippin
In today’s episode, my guest is Dr. Candace Steele Flippin. She is a communications executive, a TEDx speaker and the author of the fantastic book, “Get Your Career in SHAPE: A Five-step Guide to Achieve the Success You Need, Want, and Deserve.”Dr. Candace and I talk about her game-changing career framework, the generational changes in work and the three questions everybody needs to ask themselves about their career.Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:https://laurieruettimann.com/get-your-career-in-shape
May 2, 2022 • 29min
#204: Megatrends in HR with Karina Monesson
In this episode, I’m joined by Karina Monesson. She’s a writer, speaker and the senior manager of human insights, research and advisory, at UKG, the Ultimate Kronos Group. Karina joined us to discuss her research into gray-collar workers. In this episode, we talk about who they are, how they contribute to the economy and why we need this megatrend of gray-collar workers to help economic growth in the U.S. and worldwide. Listen in to learn what you need to know.Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:https://laurieruettimann.com/megatrends-in-hr
Apr 29, 2022 • 22min
Bonus: The Reverse Mullet with Lance Haun
Welcome to a bonus episode of Punk Rock HR! Today’s guest is Lance Haun, vice president of market insights at The Starr Conspiracy and one of my oldest friends. The episode actually comes from a webinar that Lance and I did where we talked about an exciting concept — the reverse mullet. Tune in as we talk about how to grow into a reverse mullet, involving employees in the shift and its impact on the social good.Want to watch the entire webinar? Sign up now to watch the full webinar and conversation!Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:https://laurieruettimann.com/reverse-mullet-with-lance-haun
Apr 25, 2022 • 23min
#203: The Longevity Project with Ken Stern
My guest on today’s episode is Ken Stern, podcaster, media executive and the host of the show Century Lives in conjunction with The Stanford Center on Longevity. In this conversation, Ken and I talk about why the topic of longevity is important to him, the work and initiatives that The Stanford Center on Longevity has done, and how that translates into the future of work.Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:https://laurieruettimann.com/longevity-at-work
Apr 18, 2022 • 22min
#202: Rethinking Recognition with Steve Sonnenberg
In this episode, my guest is Steve Sonnenberg, co-founder and CEO of Awardco, the fastest-growing rewards and recognition platform in the world, ranked by Inc. Magazine for the last three years. Steve and I are talking about all things rewards and recognition. We explore what it means to create a culture where you appreciate your employees, say thank you and how Awardco is paving the way for you to do just that.Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:https://laurieruettimann.com/rethinking-recognition
Apr 11, 2022 • 31min
#201: Crucial Conversations with Emily Gregory
My guest in this episode is Emily Gregory, vice president of design and delivery at Crucial Learning and co-author of the book Crucial Conversations: Tools For Talking When the Stakes are High. In this episode, Emily and I discuss her work and how she is helping people become better leaders through crucial conversations. We also talk about how the tools in the book can help you fix work and even yourself.Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://laurieruettimann.com/crucial-conversations-with-emily-gregory
Apr 4, 2022 • 31min
#200: What Happens When You Call the EAP: A Conversation with Don MacPherson & Laurie Ruettimann
It’s Punk Rock HR’s 200th episode! Join me and my good friend—founder, CEO, and host of the 12 Geniuses podcast Don MacPherson. We talk about the employee assistance program (EAP), what it feels like to use it, what works, what can be improved and how it helped me get to a better place.Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:https://laurieruettimann.com/calling-the-eap
Mar 28, 2022 • 23min
#199: Coaching HR for HR with Julie Turney
Today, my guest is HR for HR coach, public speaker, host of the HR Sound Off podcast and author Julie Turney. In this episode, Julie and I talk about her business as a coach for human resources leaders worldwide, her job as a public speaker, her core beliefs on wellbeing and why she considers HR professionals to be first responders.Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:https://laurieruettimann.com/coaching-hr
Mar 21, 2022 • 28min
#198: Employer Branding Strategies with Susan LaMotte
In this episode, my guest is Susan LaMotte, CEO and founder of exaqueo. We talk about what employer branding really is and what it isn’t, and why it’s so essential for human resources professionals and HR leadership teams to be the stewards of their employer brand. I love this conversation because Susan and I also talk about the importance of being human in the workplace and what that means beyond the buzzwords.Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://laurieruettimann.com/podcast/employer-branding-strategies
