Redefining HR: Transforming People Teams to Drive Business Performance

Product Description

In these times of change and disruption, HR must adapt, fast. But how can HR professionals critically assess their current processes and activities to identify what areas they need to think differently about in order to drive business results? This book provides the answers to enable all aspects of the people function to perform to their full potential.Redefining HR is a refreshing take on the evolution of the field of Human Resources and People Operations. It’s an in-depth guide to the fundamental components of modern HR, and provides a tangible framework of progressive ideas and practices for HR practitioners, people leaders, and business executives. This is not a theoretical examination of HR. This is a book for practitioners, with insights from people professionals at the leading edge of HR’s transformation from companies including Hubspot, Reddit, Stripe, Mastercard, Eventbrite, VaynerMedia, Asana.Written by a leading innovator in the HR industry, this book illuminates new perspectives and approaches for rethinking recruitment, talent management, performance and reward to save time, reduce costs and achieve greater business success. It covers key HR practices including diversity and inclusion, people analytics, learning and development (L&D) and employee experience and is supported by global case studies from organizations including Siemens, Upwork, CVS, Schneider Electric, Delivery Hero, and more. Redefining HR is an essential resource for all HR professionals business leaders wanting to create an exceptional people management function.

Review

“Lars is the compassionate, People & Culture crusader of our time and what he’s captured in these ‘next’ practices is truly a gift to People Leaders in our industry.” ―
AJ Thomas, X, the Moonshot Factory

“Lars has long been a forward-thinking expert in the people space, so it’s phenomenal to see all of that greatness come together in a book that’s both informative but practical. It is packed with thought provoking ideas that provide exactly the kind of inspiration that the people space so woefully needs.” ―
Ruth Penfold, People Practice Lead, bp Launchpad

“Lars Schmidt lays the groundwork for transformative people teams and approaches in
Redefining HR. This is a bold window into modern people practices including real-world examples and essays from leaders building the future of the field.” ―
Pat Wadors, Chief People Officer, Procore Technologies

“Lars has been at the forefront of redefining what the HR function should be for many years. His ability to collaborate and seek out the input of leaders in this field is unparalleled. I highly recommend reading this book – guaranteed it will open up and challenge your thinking on getting the best out of people in the workplace.” ―
Beth Ann Steinberg, Chime, Founder, Mensch Ventures

“The field of HR is evolving dramatically and it’s never been more important to be on the front end of the curve. Lars has pulled together some of the leading minds in the industry to pose the questions we should all be asking ourselves of what it means to great at People” ―
Maia Josebachvili, Former Head of People at Stripe

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Redefining HR is a blueprint for modern HR and people operations. It blends relatable stories, struggles, and practices in a way that only Lars can bring to life.” ―
Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer, VaynerMedia

“Lars Schmidt has absolutely nailed the future of HR. This book is a must-read for business and HR leaders alike.
Redefining HR is a fantastic, delightful read, full of insight and innovation. I couldn’t put it down and now find myself forever changed on how I think about where we are headed. This is a homerun.” ―
David Hanrahan, Chief Human Resources Officer, Eventbrite

“This book has the potential to transform the future of HR. Lars Schmidt is a beacon of light, and his bold vision may well elevate a long-marginalized field into the force for good that it deserves to be.” ―
Adam Grant, New York