HR Like a Boss - by John Bernatovicz (Paperback)

About the Book

Learn how to lead HR with purpose, creativity, and business impact - like a true "boss".

Book Synopsis

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.

This book empowers HR professionals to become bold, business-savvy leaders who inspire connection and drive results. Written by a creative entrepreneur dedicated to the HR community, the book blends compelling stories of real practitioners who embody the characteristics of a "boss" - meaning a skilled business leader - with actionable insights to help readers elevate their impact. With a focus on building trust, fostering engagement, and aligning HR with business success, it shows how to lead with heart and strategy at once.

A must-read for HR professionals who want to make a difference for their people, organizations, and communities.

Review Quotes

"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 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"

"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 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"

"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"

"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"

"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"

"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"

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.