The Alder Hour with Matt Alder

#32 - Fixing Work, Firing CEOs, and Finding Joy in HR , with Laurie Ruettimann

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This week, Matt, Rhona, and Mervyn are joined by writer, speaker, and HR truth-teller Laurie Ruettimann for a bold and brilliant conversation about the state of work today. From burnout and toxic cultures to practical ways people can take back their careers, Laurie shares why she believes work is broken—and how we can fix it.

You’ll hear:

  • Why HR needs more empathy and fewer buzzwords
  • Real talk from Laurie on the messy side of modern work
  • Stories from her time at Pfizer and what drove her to become a voice for change
  • Highlights from her book Betting on You, filled with strategies for personal accountability and joy in work

    • Plus, the crew dives into trending headlines:

    • 🚀 A CEO’s shocking resignation after a Coldplay concert
    • 😬 4 in 10 new hires are already second-guessing their job
    • 🤔 What happens when brands chase clout through pop culture?

      • And don’t miss the fan-favorite segment Trending or Ending?—where Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot spark one of the most entertaining debates of the show.

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