Laurie Ruettimann

Laurie Ruettimann (LFR) is a former Human Resources leader turned influential speaker, writer and strategist. She owns a human resources consultancy that offers a wide array of HR services to human resources leaders and executives. Check out her LinkedIn profile here. You may know Ruettimann as the creator of The Cynical Girl and Punk Rock HR (retired), which Forbes named as a top 100 website for women. You may have also read her book, I AM HR: 5 Strategic Ways to Break Stereotypes and Reclaim HR. (RepCap Press, 2014.)

The Things You Need to Do to Be Happy and Successful at HR

Laurie RuettimannJanuary 21, 2015February 25, 2016

I spend a lot of time talking about what makes HR professionals fail, but I have strong opinions on the key attributes that make human resources leaders … Read more

HR Trends For 2015: It All Starts With Retaining Key Employees

Laurie RuettimannJanuary 7, 2015July 23, 2015

You don’t have to read Fast Company to know that retention is a key issue for many executives in 2015. How do you keep the right people in the right jobs … Read more

The No. 1 Reason You SHOULD Always Drink at Office Parties

Laurie RuettimannDecember 19, 2014July 21, 2015

Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is again getting into the spirit with some classic past holiday posts. Look for them until Christmas … Read more

11 Burning Questions I Have About SHRM’s New Certification Program

Laurie RuettimannNovember 25, 2014July 23, 2015

Can someone in-the-know please answer my questions? What’s the real difference between HRCI’s certification program and SHRM’s certification program? Per … Read more

Yes, Your Company Culture Is Really Just a Myth

Laurie RuettimannNovember 5, 2014July 23, 2015

For years, I’ve been arguing that your company doesn’t have a culture. If you believe you do, it’s because you are incorrectly applying the word … Read more

It’s Sad But True: Don’t Expect to Get a Thank You in HR

Laurie RuettimannOctober 16, 2014July 21, 2015

I am coaching a young HR leader who reports to a founder/CEO. She doesn’t have a mentor or a direct supervisor. She is leading an unusually big project for … Read more

Is Unlimited PTO Really Just a Big Fat Corporate Lie?

Laurie RuettimannOctober 8, 2014July 21, 2015

A few years ago, I worked for a marketing and consulting firm that hired me as a Director to build a big book of business. Since it was a smaller firm, the … Read more

Performance Management Is Simple: You Either Work Hard, or You Don’t

Laurie RuettimannOctober 3, 2014July 21, 2015

Editor’s Note: Readers frequently ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why we republish a Classic TLNT post every Friday. HR ladies secretly love to … Read more

Is Zappos Zapping of Job Listings Really Smart – or Fair?

Laurie RuettimannJune 2, 2014July 21, 2015

I’m a fan of Zappos. I like the customer service model. I like their blog. I visited their headquarters near Las Vegas before most people knew the company … Read more

HR is all about showing the executive team the value you bring.

The 5 Attributes of a Great Human Resources Department

Laurie RuettimannMay 23, 2014July 21, 2015

Editor’s Note: Sometimes readers ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why we republish a Classic TLNT post every Friday. There’s lots of talk about … Read more

Work-Life Balance: It’s About Choices and the Life You Really Want

Laurie RuettimannMay 20, 2014July 21, 2015

I am just back from a great vacation where I spent Mother’s Day on a beach. That’s the kind of life you have when you are a writer who covers work, life … Read more

The Bossy Factor: Great Hiring Means Going Beyond College Frat Brothers

Laurie RuettimannMarch 20, 2014July 23, 2015

I don’t know much about fraternities. I am too young to have seen Animal House and Revenge of the Nerds, and I was well into my HR career by the time Mark … Read more

The Biggest Challenges Facing HR Today

Laurie RuettimannDecember 30, 2013July 23, 2015

Editor’s note: TLNT is continuing an annual tradition by counting down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. 30. Our regular content will return … Read more

The 5 Attributes of a Great Human Resources Department

Laurie RuettimannDecember 24, 2013July 23, 2015

Editor’s note: TLNT is continuing an annual tradition by counting down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. 46. Our regular content will … Read more

The No. 1 Reason You Should ALWAYS Drink at Office Parties

Laurie RuettimannDecember 19, 2013July 22, 2015

Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is celebrating with classic holiday posts from the past. Look for them through Christmas Eve. My dear … Read more

The 6 Characteristics of Truly Great HR Tech Companies

Laurie RuettimannDecember 10, 2013July 22, 2015

I am tough on many HR tech companies who are lazy, dismissive and show no love for their customers; however, I do think there are incredible companies out … Read more

Bad Managers: Sometimes, They Just Need a Little Thanks and Support

Laurie RuettimannNovember 29, 2013July 22, 2015

I get a ton of email from people who complain about their bosses. And I have several readers who never feel supported enough. Some of you think your boss … Read more

Can You Ever Just Tell Two Adults to Shut Up and Go Back to Work?

Laurie RuettimannNovember 13, 2013July 23, 2015

A few weeks ago, a young HR generalist reached out to me. She works for a bank. Two chicks were at war with one another, of course, because we can’t fight … Read more

A Little Honest Lecture (If You Want to Hear It) About the Future of HR

Laurie RuettimannOctober 31, 2013July 24, 2015

I know a human resources leader who thinks he knows everything. (Hold on, you don’t know him.) He lives in London. (Hold on, you still don’t know him.) He … Read more