Punk Rock HR
autor: WRKdefined Podcast Network
Nejnovější epizoda
316: Be Sports Minded About AI with Dr. Dafna Aaronson
316: Be Sports Minded About AI with Dr. Dafna Aaronson
O tomto podcastu
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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- 316: Be Sports Minded About AI with Dr. Dafna Aaronson · 42 minDr. Dafna Aaronson says coaches and general managers are already mini data scientists, and AI can give them a gut check before they make the call. At work, Laurie has seen it…
- 315: Reference Checking with James Lord · 34 minJames Lord says a background check tells you whether someone has been convicted of a crime, but a reference tells you about their character. He has spent nearly 20 years in HR…
- 314: Job Searching with Stefanie Fackrell · 35 minStefanie Fackrell was laid off in 2023 and decided to bet on herself. The next two years tested that bet hard. Her brother, who was also her best friend, was killed by a drunk…
- 313: You're Not Broken. The System Is. · 1 h 7 minLaurie sat down with Meg Bear and Amy Wilson on their podcast, the Meg & Amy Show, and the conversation was good enough that she wanted to share it with Punk Rock HR listeners…
- 312: Blowing Up the HR Playbook with Lisa Sterling · 43 minLisa Sterling said "absolutely not" when she was first asked to take a Chief People Officer role. Not because she didn't care about people, but because everything she believed…
- 311: The Business Case for Caring with David Barrett · 37 minMost companies have no idea how their employee experience actually compares to their competitors. Not because the data doesn't exist. Because nobody's looked at it. David…
- 310: Fixing a Broken Benefits System with Rae Shanahan · 30 minTwenty-six years in benefits gives you a particular kind of clarity. Rae Shanahan knows what the industry got right, and she's direct about what it got wrong. Now Chief Strategy…
- 309: Closing the AI Confidence Gap with Gemma Versace · 35 minThe CEO is pumped. The engineers are burnt out. And HR is the last to know. Gemma Versace is Chief Client Officer at X-Team, and her company's research on AI talent strategy…
- 308: Leading Into the Unknown with Tameka Vasquez · 48 minTameka Vasquez grew up in tech, where moving fast and breaking things was gospel. Then she started working with leaders outside that world and realized the gospel didn't travel…
- 307: The Engineer Who Won't Use AI with Andrew Norcross · 43 minAndrew Norcross built NASA's website. He built the New York Times' website. He's been engineering the infrastructure of the internet for 20 years. Now he's building fences and…
- 306: Living Better to Lead Better with Scott Eblin · 46 minMost leadership advice skips the body entirely. Scott Eblin doesn't. The executive coach and author of Overworked and Overwhelmed has spent 25 years helping C-suite leaders…
- 305: Global VA Agency for Stigmatized Industries with Amari Leigh · 35 minAmari Leigh didn't plan any of this. She volunteered at sex worker charities and women's health organizations, sent her CV to every reproductive justice charity she could find…
- 304: Joyful Workplaces with Yolanda Fraction · 30 minYolanda Fraction, organizational development consultant, doctoral student in IO psychology, and author of Joyful Workplaces, joins Punk Rock HR to make the case that joy at work…
- 303: Healthy to 100 with Ken Stern · 31 minWhat actually helps people live longer, healthier lives? According to longevity expert Ken Stern, it’s not just diet, exercise, or the latest health trend. The biggest factor…
- 302: Becoming Trustworthy: Race and Solidarity at Work with Karen Fleshman · 32 minKaren Fleshman joins Punk Rock HR to talk about race, power, and the uncomfortable yet necessary work white women must do to build trust across differences. As the founder of the…
- 301: The Manager Method with Ashley Herd · 36 minAshley Herd, founder and CEO of Manager Method and co-host of HR Besties, joins Punk Rock HR to talk about what it actually takes to lead people well. A lawyer turned HR…
- 300: The Reality of Work Tech in 2026 with Mary Ellen Slayter and Steve Smith · 30 minMary Ellen Slayter and Steve Smith of Rep Cap join Punk Rock HR to talk about the state of the job market, the reality behind AI hype, and what’s actually changing in work tech…
- 299: The Human Cost of AI in HR with Scott Stratten · 41 minScott Stratten, speaker and author joins Punk Rock HR to talk about the hype, fear, and noise around AI in HR. Instead of focusing on tools, he asks why they exist in the first…
- 298: Navigating AI and Global Work with Laura Maffucci · 28 minLaura Maffucci, Head of HR at G-P, joins Punk Rock HR to explore how AI and global employment solutions are reshaping the HR landscape. From “agentic AI” and compliance…
- 297: Supporting Caregivers at Work with Blair Whitman · 56 minBlair Whitman, VP of Client Success at Homethrive, joins Punk Rock HR to talk about the stigma around caregiving, why it’s a workforce issue, and how companies can move beyond…
- 296: Real HR with Robin Schooling · 35 minRobin Schooling, a luminary in the HR field, joins the Punk Rock HR Podcast for a compelling conversation about her new book, “Real HR: What It Is, What It Can Be, and How to Get…
- 295: Well-Being with Christine Muldoon · 42 min · Epizoda 295Facing a brain tumor and navigating menopause were not challenges Christine Muldoon ever anticipated would redefine her role as a leader and a woman. Her story is a powerful…
- 294: Why HR Posters Matter with Joel Stupka · 36 minEver pondered the hidden complexities behind AI and HR compliance? On this episode of the Punk Rock HR Podcast, Laurie sits down with Joel Stupka, the Enterprise Partnerships…
- 293: Be a Great Moderator with Laurie Ruettimann · 10 minHave you ever wondered what differentiates a skilled moderator from a polished keynote speaker? On this episode of the Punk Rock HR Podcast, join Laurie as she unpacks her…
- 292: The Power of HR with Joey Price · 37 minJoey Price, a thought leader in Human Resources and the author of “The Power of HR: How to Make an Organizational Impact as a People Professional,” joins Laurie to uncover the…
- 291: What Do I Owe People? with Laurie Ruettimann · 11 minLaurie's chaotic upbringing taught survival. Resilience revealed her true path. In this episode of the Punk Rock HR Podcast, Laurie draws inspiration from her unique journey and…
- 290: Career Development for Lawyers with Shauna C. Bryce · 38 min · Epizoda 290Harvard Law alum and Bryce Legal's CEO, Shauna Bryce, shares her journey from legal practice to transformative career coaching on this episode of the Punk Rock HR Podcast…
- 289: Autism at Work with Dr. Lisa Scott · 40 minCould understanding autism help create more inclusive spaces—at work and in life? On this episode of Punk Rock HR, host Laurie Ruettimann talks with Dr. Lisa Scott, an assistant…
- 288: WRKDefined with Ryan Leary and William Tincup · 48 min · Epizoda 288On today’s episode of the Punk Rock HR Podcast, Ryan Leary and William Tincup are Laurie’s guests. They share their fascinating journey to building the WRKdefined Podcast…
- 287: Change Enthusiasm with Cassandra Worthy · 36 min · Epizoda 287After a life-changing DUI arrest, Cassandra Worthy discovered the power of self-awareness and authenticity. She transformed her struggle with alcohol dependency into a journey of…
- 286: Total Rewards in 2025 with Gord Frost of Mercer · 37 min · Epizoda 286This episode of Punk Rock HR is proudly sponsored by Mercer. Mercer helps organizations create Total Rewards strategies that attract top talent, inspire engagement, and drive…
- 285: Fixing Two Weeks' Notice with Robert Glazer · 35 min · Epizoda 285In this episode of the Punk Rock HR Podcast, visionary entrepreneur Robert Glazer joins Laurie to discuss fixing the two-week notice that most people give their bosses when they…
- 284: HR Like a Boss with John Bernatovicz · 40 min · Epizoda 284In this episode of Punk Rock HR, Laurie welcomes John Bernatovicz, who shares the journey of his multifaceted life, emphasizing how his personal values guide him through the…
- 283: John Frehse is Obsessed With Work · 41 min · Epizoda 283What if the key to transforming your organization lies hidden within the voices of those you might be overlooking? In this episode of Punk Rock HR, John Frehse, a leader in…
- 282: Jennifer McClure & The Defense Business Board · 51 min · Epizoda 282Have you ever received a voicemail you thought was spam, only to discover it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Jennifer McClure did, leading her to a pivotal role on the…
- 281: CHRO and Author Pat Wadors · 33 min · Epizoda 281Pat Wadors, an expert in the HR field, joins Laurie on Punk Rock HR to light the path from discovering a passion for human resources at just 19 to leading workplace cultures at…
- 280: The Critical Role of a Manager with Wisq · 37 min · Epizoda 280Can AI revolutionize how we lead and manage teams? On this episode of Punk Rock HR, Laurie sits down with Jim Barnett and Marc Maloy of Wisq to explore this question. From their…
- 279: The Corporate Recruiter’s Playbook with Carmen Hudson · 44 min · Epizoda 279Have you ever wondered why so many hiring processes fall short of finding the best talent? On this episode of Punk Rock HR, Laurie welcomes recruiter Carmen Hudson, author of The…
- 278: HR Leadership with Angela Cheng-Cimini · 35 min · Epizoda 278When Laurie first stumbled into the HR world, what struck her was not just the depth of paperwork but the human stories behind each form and policy. On this episode of Punk Rock…
- 277: Optionality with Elisa Camahort Page · 32 min · Epizoda 277On this episode of Punk Rock HR, discover the secrets to aligning your career with your personal values as Laurie chats with BlogHer co-founder Elisa Camahort Page. We walk down…
- 276: Performance Unlocked with Kevin Brady · 31 min · Epizoda 276Imagine a world where leaders aren’t buried in spreadsheets and are fully present, creating a heartbeat within their organizations through genuine connections. On this episode of…
- 275: Transform 2024 with Samara Jaffe · 34 min · Epizoda 275Have you ever wondered how to navigate your first big conference without getting lost in the shuffle? On this episode of Punk Rock HR, Laurie teams up with Samara Jaffe…
- 274: Financial Therapy with Aja Evans · 41 min · Epizoda 274Unlock the secrets to a healthier financial and emotional life with Aja Evans, a licensed mental health counselor and financial therapist. This episode of Punk Rock HR is a deep…
- 273: Reimagine Inclusion with Mita Mallick · 34 min · Epizoda 273Receiving a tough piece of feedback can sting, but it can also be the catalyst for phenomenal career growth. On this episode of Punk Rock HR, this revelation sets the stage for…
- 272: HR Technology 2024 with Jason Corsello · 41 min · Epizoda 272Venture capital and HR technology veteran Jason Corsello from Acadian Ventures joins Laurie in an insightful discussion about the rapid integration of artificial intelligence in…
- 271: Think Faster, Talk Smarter with Matt Abrahams · 33 min · Epizoda 271Have you ever felt tongue-tied or had your mind blank in the middle of a conversation? You're not alone. On this episode of Punk Rock HR, you’ll get strategies to conquer those…
- 270: Firearms and Security with LaToya “Ladi Ammo” Workman · 40 min · Epizoda 270Ever wonder how a split-second decision could redefine safety in your life? On this episode of Punk Rock HR, LaToya "Ladi Ammo" Workman joins Laurie to unravel the layers of…
- 269: Right Kind of Failure with Amy C. Edmondson · 35 min · Epizoda 269Have you ever wondered if failure could be the secret ingredient to success? On this episode of Punk Rock HR, join Laurie as she sits down with the brilliant Dr. Amy C…
- 268: Punk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - Ketamine and Alcohol Use Disorder with Hani El-wafi, MD · 55 min · Epizoda 268On this episode of Corporate Drinker, uncover the potential of ketamine therapy in treating alcohol use disorder and trauma. Laurie’s conversation with Dr. Hani El-wafi, a…
- 267: Punk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - Conference Drinking with Mary Ellen Slayter · 23 min · Epizoda 267Have you ever found yourself clutching a soda at a conference or corporate event, deflecting questions about your choice of beverage? Has anyone ever guessed if you're pregnant…
