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The Power of HR

How to Make an Organizational Impact as a People Professional

Joey Price

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English
Kogan Page Ltd
03 March 2025
How can I influence the business and drive meaningful change as an HR professional? How can I improve organizational performance and showcase my value? How can I prove that HR professionals are key to company success?

The Power of HR is a practical guide that answers all these questions and equips HR professionals with everything they need to make an impact on the organization. It outlines the key aspects of the HR role, examines how they add value to the business and explains how practitioners can demonstrate this value to the organization. It includes coverage of the importance of attracting and hiring the people with the skills the business needs to meet its objectives, effective onboarding of these staff as well as guidance on how to communicate the value of this to the business.

This practical book also covers HR's essential role in company culture and why people professionals are integral to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at work and the corresponding effect this has on company performance. This book also has a dedicated chapter on using insights from data and analytics in HR activity to provide people professionals with the evidence they need to make an impact and influence business priorities.

Full of real-world examples from companies such as Adobe, Google, LexisNexis, Jumpstart HR and NPR as well as interviews from HR professionals and industry experts including Dave Ulrich, Lars Schmidt and Adonica Black, this is ideal reading for all HR professionals wanting to demonstrate their value to the organization, drive change and influence business decision making.
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Imprint:   Kogan Page Ltd
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 156mm, 
ISBN:   9781398618978
ISBN 10:   1398618977
Pages:   272
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Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Primary ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Unspecified

Joey Price is CEO of Jumpstart HR where he works with companies to accomplish their strategic business aims and enhance employee experience. He leads a team of HR professionals who provide award-winning HR, Recruiting, Payroll and Learning & Development Solutions to local businesses and multinational firms. Based in Maryland, USA, he is an international HR keynote speaker, advisory board member, thought leader and TEDx speaker.

Reviews for The Power of HR: How to Make an Organizational Impact as a People Professional

""Joey Price understands what it takes to create workplaces where all people thrive. The Power of HR is packed with practical advice and real-world insights that can help any HR professional build a great place to work for all. It's a must-read for those ready to make a real impact."" * Michael C. Bush, CEO, Great Place to Work * ""The future of HR and indeed of management depends almost entirely on our ability to persuade top executives that management matters. The Power of HR shows us exactly how to make that case. An important and necessary book."" * Peter Cappelli, George W. Taylor Professor of Management, The Wharton School * ""I wish had had this book in my back pocket as I was growing my HR career. It contains the roadmap that an HR professional should follow to build business focused people, organization and culture strategies and practices, that will ensure relevant and impactful outcomes for both organizations and their workforce. The book is both inspirational and practical - full of useful strategies, tools and advice."" * Natalie Bickford, Executive Vice-President, Chief People Officer at Sanofi * ""Every person who works in HR serves between 200 and 600 employees. In The Power of HR, Joey Price guides us in the journey with insightful narratives and actionable checklists. Joey illustrates HR's potential to drive change, align strategy, foster innovation and, ultimately, create a better world. Whether you're leading a hybrid team or navigating the complexities of DEIB, this book is a masterclass in unlocking HR's strategic power. A must-read for HR professionals ready to shape the future of work."" * Enrique Rubio, Founder, Hacking HR * ""The Power of HRis a groundbreaking exploration of how human resources can drive transformational change in organizations. This book expertly combines forward-thinking strategies with practical insights, making it an essential guide for HR professionals who want to shape the future of work. A must-read for anyone looking to elevate HR's role as a strategic force for innovation, growth and people-centric leadership."" * Dan Schawbel, Managing Partner, Workplace Intelligence * ""Talent management thought leader Joey Price himself said it best: HR leaders are the architects of the new world of work. The Power of HR is an essential blueprint chock full of case studies, exercises and scenarios to get the job done and build your own career and reputation in the process."" * Alexandra Levit, author of Deep Talent * ""The Power of HR is one of the best books for HR leaders looking to make a lasting impact. Joey Price delivers practical advice, real-world examples and actionable tools to help HR professionals lead with confidence and purpose. This book is a game-changer for anyone serious about elevating their career"" * Laurie Ruettimann, Author and HR Consultant * ""Joey Price has an incredible way of making complex HR challenges feel manageable and even exciting. The Power of HR feels like sitting down with a trusted mentor-one who genuinely understands the realities of today's workplace. Joey's advice is approachable, practical and packed with insights that will stick with you long after you've finished the book."" * Sarah White, CEO & Founder, Aspect 43 * ""In The Power of HR, Joey Price offers a compelling and practical guide that highlights how HR professionals can drive business continuity, foster resilience, and spearhead meaningful transformation. This book brilliantly redefines HR's role, showcasing it as a strategic partner capable of shaping culture, aligning workforce strategies with business objectives, and driving measurable results. The Power of HR is more than a resource - it's a blueprint for anyone looking to understand and harness the critical role HR plays in shaping the success of organizations."" * Christopher D. Lopez, Director, CEO Academy, A SHRM Company * ""HR finds itself at yet another crossroads. We can no longer know ""about"" business, we have to lead and impact the business. Joey Price has put together a true call to action for both the HR professional and the industry as a whole. He gives a clear approach for HR pros to follow that will work in any type of organization. We can no longer wait for change to happen in HR or organizations. HR MUST be the catalyst that drives change and leaves a lasting impact!"" * Steve Browne, SHRM-SCP, Chief People Officer, LaRosa’s, Inc and Author of HR on Purpose!!, HR Rising!! and HR Unleashed!! *


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