Punk Rock HR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this bonus episode of Punk Rock HR, I’m joined by Eric Barker. He’s the author of the new book "Plays Well With Others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrong."

Eric is a repeat guest, and in this episode, he is talking about his book and how it’s debunking the myths around marriage, loneliness, relationships and even work.

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/playing-well-with-others

In today’s episode, my guest is Dr. Candace Steele Flippin. She is a communications executive, a TEDx speaker and the author of the fantastic book, “Get Your Career in SHAPE: A Five-step Guide to Achieve the Success You Need, Want, and Deserve.”

Dr. Candace and I talk about her game-changing career framework, the generational changes in work and the three questions everybody needs to ask themselves about their 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/get-your-career-in-shape

In this episode, I’m joined by Karina Monesson. She’s a writer, speaker and the senior manager of human insights, research and advisory, at UKG, the Ultimate Kronos Group. Karina joined us to discuss her research into gray-collar workers. In this episode, we talk about who they are, how they contribute to the economy and why we need this megatrend of gray-collar workers to help economic growth in the U.S. and worldwide. Listen in to learn what you need to know.

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/megatrends-in-hr