Laurie Ruettimann
Laurie Ruettimann is an American author, podcaster, and workplace expert. She is best known for her work on modern human resources practices, career reinvention, and the future of work. Ruettimann is the host of the podcast Punk Rock HR and the author of Betting On You: How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career (Henry Holt & Company, 2021).
Career
Ruettimann began her career in human resources in 1995, working in manufacturing and unionized environments before joining global corporations such as Monsanto, Alberto-Culver, Kemper Insurance, and Pfizer.[1][2]
After leaving corporate HR, she built an independent career as a writer, speaker, and consultant focused on improving the employee experience and promoting ethical leadership.[3]
Her work has appeared in media outlets including Vox, CNN, NPR, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today.[4] She has spoken at major business and leadership conferences, including the 92nd Street Y and Harvard Business School.[5]
In 2021, she published Betting On You: How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career with Henry Holt & Company.[6] The book blends personal narrative and practical guidance for professionals seeking healthier, more meaningful relationships with work.
Recognition
In 2009, CNN named Ruettimann one of “America’s Top Career Advisors.”[7] Her websites Punk Rock HR and The Cynical Girl were included on Forbes’ list of “Top 100 Websites for Women.”[8] She has been cited in numerous HR and leadership publications for her advocacy of employee well-being and her critique of traditional corporate management.[9]
Personal life
Ruettimann lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.[10] She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Language with a minor in Comparative Theology from Webster University and also attended Regent’s University London.[11]
Publications
- Betting On You: How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career (Henry Holt & Company, 2021)
- Host, Punk Rock HR podcast
See also
- Human resource management
- Workplace culture
- Career development
References
- ↑ "Laurie Ruettimann". Create Good Conference. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Laurie Ruettimann, Author Page". Macmillan Publishers. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Laurie Ruettimann Speaker Profile". WRKDefined. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Laurie Ruettimann – Authory Page". Authory. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "The Day I Got to Talk About Business and HR at Harvard Business School". ERE.net. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Betting On You by Laurie Ruettimann". Henry Holt & Company. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Top Five Career Blogs". CNN. 12 January 2009. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Forbes Top 100 Websites for Women". Forbes. 23 June 2010. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Laurie Ruettimann – Authory Page". Authory. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Laurie Ruettimann, Author Page". Macmillan Publishers. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Laurie Ruettimann Speaker Bio". Sourcing Summit. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
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