HR Like a Boss Your Guide to Amazingly Awesome HR

"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.

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.

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