Join me as I chat with Carly and Ian Blessing, founders of the alcohol-free brand “All the Bitter.” They share their candid journey from struggling with alcohol use disorder to launching their innovative brand in the cocktail scene. We explore their experiences working at The French Laundry, how they navigated their path to sobriety, and how they channeled their challenge into an opportunity. Carly and Ian give us an inside look into the world of non-alcoholic bitters, from their kitchen...

As a host, I’ve had the privilege of discussing many bold and brave stories. Still, this conversation with Jessica Winder, the senior vice president of people at Refine Labs and founder of Hidden Gem Career Coaching, truly resonates deeply. Brace yourselves as Jessica unearths her personal confrontation with alcohol addiction, an unspoken secret in her family tree, and the lifeline she found in her career. We navigate her journey through sobriety and relapse, shedding light on how she used...

Ever wondered about the deep-rooted intersection of alcohol science and corporate culture? In this inaugural episode, I welcome Dr. Jared Pelo, a physician, executive, and entrepreneur who takes us on an insightful journey through the uncharted territories of corporate drinking and its impact on health. His experiences, including an acquisition by Microsoft, have honed his perspective on thriving amidst the complexities of corporate culture and alcohol science.  As the conversation...

My guests on this episode of Punk Rock HR are both from Betterworks: Andrea Couto, head of solutions engineering and sales readiness, and Harini Sridharan, head of product marketing. We discuss the evolution of performance management into performance enablement, how small businesses can experiment with performance enablement and the role of people analytics in performance. To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:  https://laurieruettimann.com/make-performance-management-sticky 

My guest on this episode of Punk Rock HR is Conrad Shaw. He is a writer, filmmaker, co-founder of Comingle.us and a universal basic income (UBI) researcher. Conrad is a font of wisdom about UBI, and we discuss what it is, how it works, his upcoming documentary series “Bootstraps” and more. To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:  https://laurieruettimann.com/showing-the-real-life-stories-of-ubi 

My guest for this episode of Punk Rock HR is my friend Carlos Escobar, who is a seasoned HR, talent development and change management leader. Tune in as we discuss how Carlos uses change management and design thinking to drive meaningful change, what he expects from AI and his personal philosophy about work. To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:  https://laurieruettimann.com/unlocking-peoples-potential-with-carlos-escobar

My guest for this episode of Punk Rock HR is Nicole Roberts, HR leader and founder and president of the People Solutions Group. She is a leader, mentor, mom and friend who's also fighting for her life and career after being laid off and diagnosed with cancer. My friend Jennifer McClure, CEO of Unbridled Talent, and I sat down with Nicole to talk about her diagnosis, how she found support through her community and the financial effects of cancer. To read the full show notes for this episode,...

My guests for this episode of Punk Rock HR are Dustin Clinard, vice president of strategic partnerships at Betterworks, and Mike May, vice president of the UKG tech partner program at UKG. In this conversation, we’re talking about the unique partnership between ‌these HR tech companies, the trends affecting HR tech buyers and the future of performance management. To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:  https://laurieruettimann.com/cooperation-in-competition 

My guest on this episode is Liz Vaccariello, who is the former editor-in-chief of Real Simple, Reader’s Digest and People magazine. Liz and I discuss why she pivoted her career to align with her purpose, the challenges of building trust over Zoom and what it really means to be a writer and editor. To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:  https://laurieruettimann.com/pivoting-to-your-purpose

My guest on this episode of Punk Rock HR is Jeannine K. Brown. She is the CEO of Everyday Lead and the author of the book “Unstuck and Unstoppable.” Jeannine and I discuss the state of the job market, what job seekers should be doing and what to look for in a psychologically safe workplace. We also discuss how her book is helping professionals accelerate their careers. To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:  https://laurieruettimann.com/what-job-seekers-need-to-know

My guest for this episode is a dear friend: Enrique Rubio, founder of Hacking HR. Enrique and I discuss how he got started in HR, why HR shouldn’t overinvest in technology and why a shift in mindset can help HR leaders see themselves as business leaders. To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:  https://laurieruettimann.com/embracing-hr-leaders-as-business-leaders

My guest for this episode is Lexi B. Lexi is a tech veteran, professional speaker, and the founder and community builder of Sista Circle: Black Women in Tech. Lexi and I discuss how she learned to “strategically scream” helped her find her voice, the importance of knowing your worth outside work, her “why” and her LinkedIn Live series. To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:  https://laurieruettimann.com/decoupling-your-purpose-and-worth-from-work 

In this episode, I’m joined by John Schneider and Michelle Gouldsberry of Betterworks. John is chief marketing officer, and Michelle is a senior content marketing manager. In this conversation, we’re talking about Betterworks’ research into the state of performance enablement. John and Michelle share the motivation for this research, the findings they’re most excited about and how HR leaders can make work better with performance management. To read the full show notes for this episode,...

My guest on this episode is David Glasgow. He is the executive director at the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at NYU School of Law and the co-author of “Say the Right Thing: How to Talk About Identity, Diversity, and Justice.” We discuss the fear people have around these conversations, the mistakes they commonly make and how we can recover from them. To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:  ...

My guest for this episode is Mary Ann Horton, a transgender activist and the author of “Trailblazer: Lighting the Path for Transgender Equality in Corporate America.” In our conversation, we discuss her amazing career, how she advocated for one of the corporate world’s first transgender equality workplace policies, her book, and her advice to HR leaders looking to be more inclusive.   To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: ...

My guest for this episode is Karoline Saffi, chief people officer at Mission Cloud. Karoline and I discuss how HR can become more transparent, how Mission Cloud is creating tech career growth opportunities, and the importance of being agile and open-minded in HR today.   To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://laurieruettimann.com/creating-opportunities-for-tech-career-growth-with-karoline-saffi 

My guests today are Betterworks CEO Doug Dennerline and Vice President of HR Transformation Jamie Aitken. They’re back on the show to talk about their upcoming book, “Make Work Better: Revolutionizing How Great Bosses Lead, Give Feedback, and Empower Employees.” We discuss why they wrote the book, why traditional performance management needs to evolve into performance enablement, and the role of managers in this transformation. To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: ...

My guest today is Yulia Kudina, who's based in Kyiv, Ukraine, working as vice president of people at Reface, a technology startup based there. In this conversation, Yulia and I talk about how Reface prepared for war last year, what life has been like in the past year and how she is connecting with the local HR community through the People First Club. To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://laurieruettimann.com/hr-during-time-war 

My guests for this episode are Madeline Laurano and Kyle Lagunas, the brainpower behind Aptitude Research. Aptitude Research is one of the best places to learn about what’s new, what’s next and what’s realistic in HR technology. In this conversation, Madeline, Kyle and I talk about what HR analysts do and how they can help companies fix work. We also talk about their predictions for work and HR in 2023. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a...

My guest today is co-founder and CEO of Papaya Global, Eynat Guez. Papaya is a unicorn company that Eynat co-founded after observing the technology gap in global payroll. The company combines her passions for technology and HR  to reinvent global workforce management for the modern age. In this episode, Eynat and I talk about Papaya’s innovative software, her journey into payroll and what it truly means to run global payroll in your organization. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The...

My guest today is Symphony Talent CEO Kermit Randa. In this episode, Kermit and I talk about all things recruitment marketing, employer branding and the future of work. We also talk about technology, generational workplaces, and what it’s like to be in the trenches of hiring in 2022 and beyond. 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,...

Mobile Health is an organization that helps employers build healthier cultures and programs that are specific to them and guide employees along their health and well-being journeys. In this episode, John and I discuss the world of digital health and mobile health, what digital health means to the workforce and how employers can harness artificial intelligence to create healthy workplace cultures. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B...

We’re taking a break from HR and stepping back into the ‘80s! In this week’s episode, I’m co-hosting the show with Vadim Liberman, and our guest this week is singer, songwriter and actress Tiffany, known for her hit song “I Think We’re Alone Now.” In this episode, we are talking to Tiffany about her life as a teen pop star and how she went from singer to singer-songwriter, connecting with multiple generations through her music and finding her sound. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by...

My dear friend Vadim Liberman joins the show to give us an update on his experiences with caring for his mom, who lives with Alzheimer's. Vadim shared his mom's story and his caregiving experiences on Punk Rock HR last summer. Listen in to this very special bonus episode to hear how things have been going since then, as we candidly discuss the difficulties and joys of caring for someone you love and how emotions present themselves in unexpected ways. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by...

My guests on this episode of Punk Rock HR are Betterworks CEO Doug Dennerline and Vice President of HR Transformation Jamie Aitken. In this conversation, we talk about the future of HR and work, why annual reviews don’t work and how to think about holistic performance management. 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...