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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 mo... more

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Most 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 Barrett, founder and CEO of Welliba, built a platform that does exactly that, ... more

Twenty-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 Officer at Businessolver, she comes to this conversation with research a... more

The 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 should be required reading for every HR leader. The confidence gap between ... more

Tameka 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. Most leaders, she found, are only equipped for change they've already se... more

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David Barrett
Founder and CEO of Welliba
Welliba
Episode: 311: The Business Case for Caring with David Barrett
Rae Shanahan
Chief Strategy Officer
Businessolver
Episode: 310: Fixing a Broken Benefits System with Rae Shanahan
Gemma Versace
Chief Client Officer at X-Team
X-Team
Episode: 309: Closing the AI Confidence Gap with Gemma Versace
Tameka Vasquez
Futurist and advisor
Independent consultant / advisor to leaders
Episode: 308: Leading Into the Unknown with Tameka Vasquez
Andrew Norcross
Software engineer with 20+ years experience; built NASA.gov and other enterprise sites
Independent/Consulting engineer
Episode: 307: The Engineer Who Won't Use AI with Andrew Norcross
Scott Eblin
Executive coach and author
Eblin Group
Episode: 306: Living Better to Lead Better with Scott Eblin
Amari Leigh
Sex-positive virtual assistant agency owner; sex coach and educator
Admin by Amari Agency; sex coaching by Amari
Episode: 305: Global VA Agency for Stigmatized Industries with Amari Leigh
Yolanda Fraction
Organizational development consultant, researcher and speaker; author of Joyful Workplaces
Independent consultant / Author
Episode: 304: Joyful Workplaces with Yolanda Fraction
Ken Stern
Longevity expert and author of Healthy to 100
Longevity Project / Stanford Center on Longevity
Episode: 303: Healthy to 100 with Ken Stern

Host

Laurie Ruettimann
Host of the show, known for candid conversations on work, HR, and leadership.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 194 ratings
  • LOVE this podcast

    Best HR pod I’ve come across out of the dozen I’ve listened to! Great, gracious, smart, and humble host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RenaKoka LA
    United States3 months ago
  • Educational + Resources

    I’ve listened to Punk Rock HR and shared the Labor Law Posters episode with someone who asked me a timely question on it. Laurie brings up timely topics in HR and guests who can help solve their problems.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Antipasti13
    United States4 months ago
  • How subversive

    LOL If you don’t realize how cringey it is for someone in HR to try to sound edgy by describing it as “punk” you might lack as much self awareness as this host.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    rootdown42
    United States6 months ago
  • For Sociopaths

    This podcast dances on punk’s corpse to Maroon 5

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DextheCat
    United States8 months ago
  • 1 star is too many

    This type of programming is a detriment to humanity. This content and these attitudes are morally repugnant and damaging to society at large. Do not encourage or enable this.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    These Reviews Reflect Reality
    United States8 months ago

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Episodes tackle tough topics with nuance, though some listeners disagree on controversial guests or subjects.
Strong, authentic host with a knack for drawing actionable insights from guests.
Thoughtful, deep-dive conversations with practical HR takeaways.

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311: The Business Case for Caring with David Barrett
Q: How does Welliba validate the reliability of its public-data approach compared to traditional surveys?
Barrett explains that Welliba runs reliability studies comparing their data against established internal surveys (like Gallup or Glint) and finds a strong correspondence (0.7-0.8 reliability) despite using different data sources.
300: The Reality of Work Tech in 2026 with Mary Ellen Slayter and Steve Smith
Q: Where do you see opportunities in work tech going forward?
There is potential in roles related to employee engagement and creative problem-solving, suggesting a shift in how employers view their investments in human resources might emerge by 2026.
300: The Reality of Work Tech in 2026 with Mary Ellen Slayter and Steve Smith
Q: How has the marketplace changed since previous downturns?
The current job market operates differently than past downturns, with a sense of unease among job seekers who distrust the numbers, and a split between skill demands with AI specialists in high demand while many other roles suffer.
300: The Reality of Work Tech in 2026 with Mary Ellen Slayter and Steve Smith
Q: Why is the job market so poor despite numerous work tech founders making money?
The job market is currently tough, particularly for those in entry-level computer science roles. While there are successful AI companies, many others are struggling, and the hard reset in the economy is influencing job counts.
298: Navigating AI and Global Work with Laura Maffucci
Q: What are some of the challenges HR faces with AI adoption?
HR teams are facing apprehension about embracing AI, but certain manual tasks will be streamlined while maintaining a focus on the human element in leading people.

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Cires around-the-workplace conversations that mix practical HR practice with provocative ideas. Episodes frequently explore employee experience, benefits strategy, AI and automation in work, leadership development, and real-world challenges in managing people at scale. The format tends to pair a candid host with guests who bring research, industry expertise, or hands-on experience, producing actionable takeaways for HR leaders, managers, and talent practitioners. A standout element is the blend of rigor and irreverence, often surfacing fresh perspectives on culture, wellbeing, and the future of work that aren't typically covered in traditional HR shows.

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Recent guests on Punk Rock HR include:

1. David Barrett
2. Rae Shanahan
3. Gemma Versace
4. Tameka Vasquez
5. Andrew Norcross
6. Scott Eblin
7. Amari Leigh
8. Yolanda Fraction

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