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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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917212

Fascinating corporate drinker exploration

Thank you to Laurie for exploring so many aspects, perspectives, and approaches to culture and solutions related to corporate drinking. Her curiosity is infinite. I learned so much!
AppsterRockstar

Let’s Go Deep: Drinking and Workspace

I listened to several episodes back-to-back and appreciate Laurie’s ability to draw out deep conversations between her and her interviewee(s). The episodes go deeper into the nuances, language, and real world experiences of alcohol in the workspace. The range of experts with tactical, strategic knowledge and personal lived experiences keep the listening, very dynamic and engaging! Thank you, Laurie! — Jen Gilhoi, TEDx Speaker
JennieKpac

Corporate drinker is lit

Such an interesting topic that not a lot of people talk about. Interesting perspective on how much alcohol plays into our professions.
Ellen-Leonard

Work IS broken - Laurie helps

Love this podcast! Sharing so much relevant info to help people love/survive work. I know it’s from last year, but I really enjoyed episode #184 so much because it provided a real look into the “great resignation” and gives actual strategies to manage the stress of working right now. Laurie provides great ideas to help you look at the bigger picture of your worklife to help you balance it. She also made me laugh. Thanks Laurie!
CO920

Love this podcast

I am so glad I found this podcast, I am really excited to listen to more episodes. Laurie’s episode with Claire Wasserman was FANTASTIC! Great job Claire!
RobTargos

Love self-leadership

Advancing the line. Ultimate competency. Moving forward. Hannah Olsen was also great.
booper779

Harmful

Giving a platform to a known abuser is incredibly harmful. The recent episode with Zach Ward did just that.
KDPanther

Don’t Provide Platforms for Abusers.

Get the full story before you believe an abuser over an entire community of women and artists that he terrorized. Despicable.
EliseMcGolden

I love this show!

I’ve been listening for over a year and I can’t believe I didn’t write a review yet! I love this show. Laurie always poses questions and topics that force me to step back and critically think about the world around me. At the same time, she lifts me up and encourages me to put my self first. Laurie is the bomb. 😄
Burtthedog

Dangerously Problematic

She gave a known abuser a platform to tell people that the survivors of his abuse are liars, and she made no effort to hear the survivors’ sides of the story.
sarahg4674

So Ignorant, So Problematic

She has a recent episode in which she is acting as a rape apologist for a known abuser in the comedy scene. She calls the multi-verified accusations of the survivors of his abuse “lies” without following up with any of them. She has given a platform for a rapist to again traumatize the people he victimized. It’s appalling.
Dantendo64

Don’t give rapists a platform

Maybe don’t have those who have assaulted others on as a guest? And perpetuate his lies to try and clear his name?
Lifeisgoodboy

Covering for an abusive boss? Classic HR move!

A recent episode of this podcast provided a speaking platform and support for a known abuser in the community, without following up with any victims from several cities across the country who can corroborate a long-standing pattern of abusive behavior from this individual. Incredibly unethical, extremely disappointing.
MikeSippleJr

Laurie's Perspectives - Authentic, Direct and Inspiring

Thank you for the authenticity and direct conversations to help us all navigate this world world! Individuals need to find or create where they can be at their best. Thank you for your partnership with the Talent Magnet Institute community as well.
A Slice of HR

HR Talk Radio

I listen to Laurie's podcast, "Punk Rock HR" in the car on family road trips. Her views and prospective always keep my mind active -- which is perfect for driving. Check it out! She's like my kids' version of the "talk radio" that my dad made us listen to but he was driving so he ruled the speakers. Colleen Drennen Pfaller, A Slice of HR
obacker19

Empowering, insightful and actionable! 🔥

Whether you’re already channeling the energy unleashed in the workplace to build a thriving team, or just getting started as a catalyst for change within your organization - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Laurie does an incredible job leading conversations that cover the entire range of mental, emotional, spiritual and physical challenges we all face learning to navigate the transition to a culture of empowerment - from leaders who’ve actually walked the path. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!
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Real Life, Real Stories

Laurie provides tools, information, and advice that is relevant and actionable. It’s like having your own personal job coach who also introduces you to their insightful friends. A great listen!
Danni_vasquez

Essential for all HR pros

I made a career change to the HR field almost 2 years ago. This podcast has been so vital for me and my growth in my career. I enjoy the content and the relevant topics of discussion.
kaykendall

Inspiration

I love this podcast! Laurie’s knowledge and topics help me remember why I love HR and I’ve already learned so much more about how to fix work. Her Self Leadership talk and Take control of your career podcast was eye opening!
Katiepdx2013

Explores Tough Topics Expertly and Accessibly

It’s not easy to navigate the choppy waters of how power, privilege, autonomy, technology, identities, etc play at work, but this podcast does it in a way that is both interesting and insightful. For anyone that is interested in the systems of work this is for you. Not interested in systems of work, but have a job? This is also for you!
resstrunt

You don’t need to be in HR to LOVE this podcast

Start anywhere. This is a great podcast for anyone who cares about work.
Birches616

Future-focused take on the life of work

I’ve been a fan of Laurie’s for a long time now. I appreciate her straight-forward take on work and everything that feeds into it— our egos, our needs, and the world we live in. This podcast isn’t for unquestioning followers, it’s for leaders and those who are ok with challenging the status quo.
TheChicagoSound

Delightfully Disruptive

Laurie has been kicking *** and taking names since her days as the force behind Punk Rock HR. She's a great storyteller and interviewer, and she's not afraid to step on some toes to tell it like it is. The information is always useful, and often makes me rethink something I thought was a settled matter before. I'm glad she threads in bits about her personal life and opinions, too. It's always a value add and one of many things that sets Let's Fix Work apart from the let's-hold-hands-and-sing-Kumbaya faux positivity crowd. Laurie keeps it real!
foxeinsoxe

My Favorite Podcast

I’ve been following Laurie since the Punk Rock HR days. She’s true to herself and has a fresh take on HR, how to impact employees and how to fix work for everyone. Fantastic interviews covering topics I didn’t even know I needed to hear. I learn something new each week and am starting to fix work for me!
Dustin098

Fantastic Podcast

Laurie is fantastic!!!!! I highly recommend her podcast.
pond_witch

Real people at work

Laurie is the best type of leader - she's authentic, smart, intuitive, and helps you cut through the nonsense. She knows you take your whole self to work and she isn't afraid to be real. It's so refreshing to hear someone talk about work this way! Looking forward to hearing more.
Allissa Haines

Always a nugget of genius.

Every episode has something useful and valuable.
David Verhaag

Great topics. Great host!

Laurie does an exceptional job of interviewing her guests and bringing the ideas to life through her genuine curiosity. The discussions go well beyond “HR” and “work” and provide valuable insights for life from smart and often pragmatic guests and Laurie. Highly recommend.
HOMEMEANSNEVADA

Indispensable

Laurie’s podcasts rock. Without fail, they are interesting, timely, and funny. Laurie has a way of cutting through boise and BS to make HR and workplace topics engaging.
B Laws

Let’s fix work!

Laurie is fantastic! Great ideas and awesome interviews. She has great takes, and I enjoy hearing her opinion, even if I don’t agree with everything she says. Highly recommend this show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Old Boy Scout

good content on work topic

the podcast takes a really good look at how to improve the work environment. I've really enjoyed listening to episodes. The reason for a 3 star review is that Laurie has drifted off toppic at times and brought in current politics views. Politics is a reality but listen to the podcast for the topics that I can apply at work not to listen to more politic content. I have cable if I want politics....
ThisIsLars

Insightful, Honest, and Real

Laurie is a masterful storyteller and interviewer. Her podcast tackles important topics through the lens only Laurie can provide. She challenges conventional wisdom with the entertaining and engaging wit and intelligence she's known for, while providing meaningful takeways for listeners on a range of topics. One of the few "must listen" podcasts about the world of work.
Atlscgrad

Amazing focus on doing things differently

This is a must listen not only for people in HR but for anyone who is interested in thinking differently and approaching work focused on making changes to their life and the lives of others.
FaceScape Artistry

Fantastic insight and interviews

Laurie is a fantastic interviewer, with great insight and who offers tons of added value and fabulous takeaways. I recommend this to any professional across industries!
Deirdre Honner

Great conversation about workplace culture

I listen to a lot of podcasts. I drive a fair amount and I love to listen to good conversationalists talk about work, culture, success, failure, and fun. I love Laurie's podcast for a number of reasons - format, length and flow of conversation. Highly recommend.
TwoDolla

Podcast Convert Thanks to Let’s Fix Work

I don’t listen to many podcasts. I prefer singing along to “classic rock” on my commute, so the idea of listening to someone talk the entire ride home is not appealing. Let’s Fix Work changed the podcast game for me. I adore each episode because of the authentic and real life approach Laurie and all of her guests take towards work and fixing work. Work is broken all over the place and Laurie tackles that with guests from all different backgrounds to figure out how we can fix it little by little.
@CH_Native

First listen

I just listened to my first podcast in this series this week. If I can survive on an elliptical machine while listening, then it was engaging. Laurie has a natural, to the point conversational style that sticks to the subject. I look forward to more episodes.
Sooner300

A challenge to view work from a different lens.

I’ve been listening to Laurie’s podcast for a while now. This podcast has challenged me as a leader to be open minded and to think about and view work perspective from a different lens. Laurie has a special talent for interviewing her guests that bring great value for her listeners. 5 Stars for me! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Not an HR Lady

Instantly Lost Credibility

This series was recommended to me by a colleague, so I was looking forward to listening and learning. As soon as Laurie used the very dated term "HR Lady" in her intro (more than once!) she lost credibility in my mind. Not only is the term obsolete, it's also sexist and demeaning. There are many great males in HR, as well as females - most of whom won't appreciate being called "HR ladies." If your purpose is to revolutionize work, starting out with an antiquated and stereotypic term is not the way to do it.
Mary Faulkner

Variety AND good content!

Disclosure: I’ve known Laurie for awhile now, so I was primed to be excited for her podcast. The good news is...I am not disappointed. Laurie has found guests from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives to talk about work, leadership, dreams and reality. I’ve enjoyed listening to her guests so far and learn something new every episode!
Unstuckable

A long overdue conversation about fixing work!

I'm so excited Laurie stared this podcast and this conversation. I couldn't agree with her more that work is broken! I'm also drawn to her optimism that work can be fixed if only we allowed ourselves to reframe out mindsets about work. Amazing guests, offfering powerful insights about how you can start fixing work for yourself!
jtodd1973

Things my students need to hear

As a faculty member at a liberal arts college, I spend a lot of time talking to young people about what their futures will be like. This podcast is giving me some great ideas to present to my students to challenge their thinking about those futures and how they can change things for the better.
hdombeck

Fired up!

Work broke for me in September 2017, and I’m excited to join Laurie on this journey to it. The first three episodes were thought provoking and fun. I’m looking forward to what she has planned and how this budding community can take action along the way.
Rene Mathews

Burn it Down

This was my first time listening and I loved it! Laurie did a terrific job and Scott is at ease and confident in his decisions! Loved it!
Gary.Kushner

Great Podcast!

Laurie does an excellent job of making you think differently about work and the role it plays in peoples' lives. I've known her for years and would heartily recommend listening to her new podcasts.
hrcarolina

Let’s Fix Work

Laurie has another winner with her new podcast series entitled “Let’s Fix Work.” The guests have been a breathe of fresh air to our more traditional HR thinking! After listening, I am reminded of a statement I recently read from Steve Browne’s book HR On Purpose: “You will need to go against the flow because only dead fish go with the flow!” Thanks Laurie for helping us on the journey “upstream.”
svsc23

Great start!

I’ve listened to the first two episodes, and can not wait for the next one. Laurie does a great job asking the right questions and leading the right direction to make her guests’ journey accessible and applicable to everyone pulling their hair out to fix themselves and their relationship with work!
Colleen Kelleher

Thought-provoking

A new, thought-provoking series from one of my favorite HR voices! I especially liked the info about UBI, as well as the Jason Lauritsen episode. His description of the ever-widening gap between employer and employee perspectives really hits the nail on the head: how do we reconcile employees' relational approach to the workplace, with employers' contractual, production-motivated one? Great food-for-thought listening, complete with recommendations on resources to continue exploring.
Planet Vicster

It's Sunday afternoon and you're sad: listen to this podcast.

From her long-ago beginnings as Punk Rock HR, Laurie Ruettimann always tells it like it is with her unique blend of street smarts and soul (along with the occasional f-bomb). "Let's Fix Work" combines fascinating discussions with intersting people and Laurie's Get Real sensibility to create an intelligent exploration of how all of us--workers, HR, management, and even us "unemployables"--can empower ourselves to transform work into an experience where we don't constantly feel as though we're exchanging our soul for an inadequate paycheck. I am excited to hear more from Laurie and her guests!