Punk Rock HR
Hosted by Laurie · WRKdefined Podcast Network
4.6from 175 ratings
- 344
- Episodes
- 32
- Transcribed
- 175
- Ratings
- Bi-weekly
- Cadence
- 2018
- First episode
- 37K
- YouTube views
About Punk Rock HR
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!
- Publisher
- WRKdefined Podcast Network
- Category
- business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 30 Mar 2018
- Latest episode
- 19 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
32 of 344 episodes have a transcript.
19 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
315: Reference Checking with James Lord
6 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
314: Job Searching with Stefanie Fackrell
4 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
313: You're Not Broken. The System Is.
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315: Reference Checking with James Lord
Published 19 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] How do they treat other people? How do they deal with things in a workplace environment as opposed to a tick box on, yes, James has not got a criminal record. We should hire him just because he hasn't got a criminal record doesn't mean he's going to be a good person and a good fit. So I love the distinction. It's really important. And I think background checking is kind of like a very basic thing that many organizations do. And they do it because they can go to different databases, they can go around the country and pull information. And for the most part, it's reliable and valid. Reference checking, if I may be wrong about this, but tell me maybe a little bit more subjective. […]
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- James Lord
- Stefanie Fackrell
- Meg Bear
- Amy Wilson
- Lisa Sterling
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 36,994
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.6 / 5
- 154 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.6 / 5
- 21 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 81 / 100
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- Quality
- 94
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 76
- Engagement
- 95
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Who hosts Punk Rock HR?
Laurie host the show. Published by WRKdefined Podcast Network.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes bi-weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does Punk Rock HR take guests?
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