HR Like a Boss: Your Guide to Amazingly Awesome HR

by John Bernatovicz

Overview

"HR Like a Boss" offers HR professionals all the tools they need to help employees feel more connected to their organization and ensure the organization’s success. Written by a creative entrepreneur who has devoted his career to the HR community, this book combines real-life stories of HR professionals who embody the characteristics of a “boss” — meaning a skilled business leader— with actionable insights for making an impact on their people, organization, and community.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781586444419
Publisher:	Society For Human Resource Management
Publication date:	10/24/2023
Pages:	235
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

John Bernatovicz began his professional career at ADP. Over the last 20 years, he has started or been an owner in six ventures. He currently is the president and founder of Willory, a staffing and consulting firm focused on HR and payroll. The firm helps clients find top talent for HR and payroll direct hire and temporary roles along with providing HR and payroll advisory and HR technology consulting services. John is a keynote speaker who delivers the message about the positive business impact that HR can have on employees, businesses, and communities.

Table of Contents

Introduction CHAPTER 1: Defining HR Like a Boss CHAPTER 2: The HR Like a Boss Table Stakes CHAPTER 3: Thinking is Paramount CHAPTER 4: What Do "Bosses" Care About? CHAPTER 5: The Boss Mindset CHAPTER 6: Do Your Job WELL CHAPTER 7: Leverage Technology CHAPTER 8: Manage Distractions CHAPTER 9: Keen Focus on Talent CHAPTER 10: Coach Managers CHAPTER 11: Communicate Consistently CHAPTER 12: Build Relationships CHAPTER 13: Be a Force of Nature CHAPTER 14: Treat Your Job/Function Like a Business CHAPTER 15: My Accountability Journey CHAPTER 16: Operationalize your Plan CHAPTER 17: Putting it All Together CHAPTER 18: Recap

Editorial Reviews

"Working in HR requires a different mindset today than in years past. John brings out the critical aspects of that mindset through stories, examples, and ideas that call HR to a higher standard. We have a chance to change HR's legacy for the better, and HR Like a Boss is a guidebook for how to make that happen."

Ben Eubanks

"Bernatovicz wrote the HR book you wished you wrote! We all want to be the HR pro that leaders point to and say, "You are unlike every HR person I've ever worked with" but in the best way! HR Like a Boss is the book that will help you become that HR pro!"

Tim Sackett

"John Bernatovicz dives deep into the true realm of HR and gives readers the tools they need to take action and make a real impact on their organization - and their careers. HR Like a Boss is a must-read for all HR professionals."

Kris McGuigan

"John delivers big-time with HR Like a Boss. The book is filled with great insights and meaningful action to deliver amazingly awesome HR."

Chris Dyer

"As I was reviewing John Bernatovicz's HR Like a Boss, I was struck with the idea that all great leaders, regardless of function, need to think like a boss. In fact, Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, just published an article where he contended that the best engineers have to think like a boss, too, although he didn't describe it like John did. Nonetheless, the points were similar: see the big picture, think multi-functionally, understand what motivates people to excel and implement programs that have a strategic companywide impact and are justified on an ROI basis. People who get promoted into leadership roles have these attributes in common. This is the point of John's book, and one those in HR leaders need to develop and hone-in order to have similar success"

Lou Adler

"HR Like a Boss is a great resource for human resources professionals who want to influence change, deliver stronger results and positively impact people within their organizations. John shares openly about his own leadership experience to empower others and support their professional development journey."

Kathy Sullivan

"Outstanding MUST READ for every HR professional and those thinking of going into the profession. HR Like a Boss is not a once and done book. Savvy HR professionals will refer to it often as they navigate workplace and business challenges now and in the future!"

Pat Perry

"John Bernatovicz has spent a lifetime thinking about what great HR looks like and serving those who deliver it. HR Like a Boss is a must-read for HR Pros who want to think differently about their craft."

Kris Dunn