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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Jul 6, 2022 • 27min
Bonus: Do Hard Things With Steve Magness
Welcome back! In this bonus episode of Punk Rock HR, my guest is world-renowned expert on health and human performance Steve Magness.Steve and I discuss his experience as a running and performance coach and how he uses that to help executives, entrepreneurs and more level up their performance throughout life. We also get to hear about his new book, “Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness.”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/do-hard-things
Jul 4, 2022 • 21min
#213: The Gathering Effect With Lindsey Caplan
In this episode, I spoke with Lindsey Caplan, founder and lead consultant of The Gathering Effect. Through her company, Lindsey partners with businesses, executives, chiefs of staff, marketing leaders, and more to define, diagnose and adjust their gatherings to achieve the desired effect. With diverse and exciting experience, Lindsey shares what you need to know to improve your gatherings.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/the-gathering-effect
Jun 27, 2022 • 25min
#212: Transform Your Career Through Virtual Work Experience Programs with Thomas Brunskill
In this episode, my guest today is Thomas Brunskill, co-founder and CEO of the open-access learning platform for professionals. Tune in as Thomas and I talk about what Forage is doing to expand access to virtual work experience programs, how they differ from internships or traditional learning platforms, and, most importantly, how people interested in new careers can use Forage to change their lives.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/virtual-work-experience-programs
Jun 23, 2022 • 25min
Bonus: Hiring, Retention and the Importance of Employee Allyship With Donald Knight II
Welcome to the bonus episode of Punk Rock HR. I’m sitting down with Donald Knight II, chief people officer of Greenhouse Software. You may know Greenhouse Software for its focus on recruitment, onboarding, diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. Donald is a new addition to the Greenhouse team.In our conversation, we discussed what it was like getting hired during the pandemic, the importance of including the company’s mission in the hiring process and why retention’s biggest issue is burnout. We also discuss what’s next in HR and why we need employee allyship.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/hiring-retention-and-the-importance-of-employee-allyship
Jun 20, 2022 • 26min
#211: Changing the Lives of Adult Learners With Sean Flynn
My guest in this episode is Sean Flynn, chief customer officer at InStride, which is a business that partners with businesses to create life-changing workforce education programs through a leading academic network.In this conversation, Sean and I talk about how he is changing the lives of adult learners, what he has learned from his experiences and his growth throughout his 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/changing-the-lives-of-adult-learners
Jun 13, 2022 • 24min
#210: The Lighthouse Effect With Steve Pemberton
My guest in this episode is the man, the myth and the legend himself, Steve Pemberton. Steve is the chief human resources officer of Workhuman and the bestselling author of two books, including his latest book, “The Lighthouse Effect.”Steve and I are talking about his journey from poverty to leading a top-notch HR department. We also talk about what it means to recognize and reward people in today’s talent market and get some insight into what it was like working at Walgreens when they were doing deals with Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos.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/the-lighthouse-effect
Jun 6, 2022 • 22min
#209: Modernizing the Learning Experience with Sean Stowers
In this episode of Punk Rock HR my guest is Sean Stowers, CEO and chief learning officer of WeLearn. In this conversation, Sean and I discuss the work that WeLearn is doing to help businesses and his belief in modernizing learning to be more relevant, beautiful and engaging for all professionals.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/modernizing-the-learning-experience
May 30, 2022 • 22min
#208: Why Org Charts Matter with Ian White
In this episode of Punk Rock HR, I’m joined by Ian White, the founder, CEO and CTO at ChartHop, a people analytics platform helping leaders plan and build better organizations. ChartHop solves the problem plaguing most organizations: Who reports to who and where is everybody located? So if you — like me — have ever worked in HR and want to wrap your arms around who’s in the company and what they do, this episode’s the one for you. Sit back and enjoy my conversation with Ian White.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/why-org-charts-matter-with-ian-white
May 23, 2022 • 25min
#207: Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace with Sara Martin
Sara Martin is the CEO of WELCOA, the Wellness Council of America. WELCOA is one of the nation’s most respected resources for building high-performing, healthy workplaces.In this episode, Sara and I talk about work and families, how stories impact us and where the future of work and living is headed. Sara also talks about her work at WELCOA, how they create diverse, equitable, psychologically safe and healthy workplaces and her passion for employees.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/creating-a-psychologically-safe-workplace
May 16, 2022 • 32min
#206: Isolation and Working From Home with Maya Drøschler
In this episode, my guest is Denmark-based author, editor and HR adviser Maya Drøschler. Tune in to this conversation where Maya and I talk about her recent provocative and interesting article “Working from Home: Emancipation or Alienation of the White-Collar Worker.”We talk about the nuanced topics like alienation, isolation, belonging and what it feels like to be surveilled in your own home by your employer.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/isolation-and-working-from-home
