I Am HR: 5 Strategic Ways to Break Stereotypes and Reclaim HR

by Laurie Ruettimann

Why does everyone hate HR? Why does HR get stuck with the negative stereotypes of being old, dowdy, slow, bloated, bureaucratic and run by middle-aged women who love cats? And how can we fix that? In direct, frank, unconventional language, Laurie Ruettimann breaks down stereotypes about human resources and advises HR pro on how they can reclaim their work and their reputations.

Genres: Business

39 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 2014

About the author

Laurie Ruettimann is a former human resources leader turned writer, entrepreneur, and speaker. CNN recognized her as one of the top five career advisers in the United States, and her work has been featured on NPR, The New Yorker, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and Vox. She frequently delivers keynote speeches at business and management events around the world and hosts a popular podcast focused on fixing work.

She lives with her husband and cats in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Reviews

[Gaetan Vandermensbrugghe · Rating 1 out of 5]

The author's direct style while being refreshing feels at times like bullying attempts to ensure the fend off debate.
There are a number of personal vendettas in this book that deter us from some of her points. And unfortunately these are not explained in a researched and scientific manner.
A book of her impressions, some interesting, some not. A gallery of articles that unfortunately miss the strategic intent while giving us great ways to burn bridges.
One thing I wholeheartedly agree though: be a business leader, not an HR leader and the business will bring you along and ask you to make that difference.

[Cassie Bennett · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really good read .

Short, to the point but also full of knowledge and good advice. She gives you big ideas and expects you to do the steps to make it happen. It's motivational and has helped me become excited about HR once again.

[Jitka Egressy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like Laurie's style, but this book seems to be PR for her more than any type of guide....

Sorry

[Marci · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only flaw - it's too dang short.