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Redefining HR: Transforming People Teams to Drive Business Performance
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.
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.
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Published January 3, 2021
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May 8, 2021
Full of case studies and interviews with senior HR professionals, this book seeks to shine a light on modern HR.
Of course HR is becoming a dated term, but whether you look at it as organisational development, people and culture, or components such as learning and development, the purpose is still the same. People are the heart of an organisation's unique selling proposition and success and need focus.
I would recommend this book to those new to, or wanting to consider, HR as a career. Also for those who are in a HR role which is not adding value and they need some inspiration on what is possible.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
Of course HR is becoming a dated term, but whether you look at it as organisational development, people and culture, or components such as learning and development, the purpose is still the same. People are the heart of an organisation's unique selling proposition and success and need focus.
I would recommend this book to those new to, or wanting to consider, HR as a career. Also for those who are in a HR role which is not adding value and they need some inspiration on what is possible.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
February 5, 2021
I started on this book knowing one thing for certain; I was not the target audience for its message. However, now that I have read it, I realize that the important learnings contained herein are not confined to those working in people ops!
The book does a nice job of framing the issues (the issues that are everchanging) that affect most workers while providing an effective guide of best practices for those responsible for implementing policies that affect the quality of the modern-day workforce. It provides easy to comprehend examples and mixes them with the poignancy that is unique to the talented author.
I wasn't expecting a story but was pleasantly surprised to find myself flipping through the pages with ease. What I have learned from reading this book will make me a better teammate and a more effective communicator. Definitely recommend.
The book does a nice job of framing the issues (the issues that are everchanging) that affect most workers while providing an effective guide of best practices for those responsible for implementing policies that affect the quality of the modern-day workforce. It provides easy to comprehend examples and mixes them with the poignancy that is unique to the talented author.
I wasn't expecting a story but was pleasantly surprised to find myself flipping through the pages with ease. What I have learned from reading this book will make me a better teammate and a more effective communicator. Definitely recommend.
February 20, 2021
A great service to the HR profession
This book is jam-packed with ideas to stimulate thinking. I found the insights hugely beneficial and plan to share with my team. It’s a must read for HR professionals and business leaders in general.
This book is jam-packed with ideas to stimulate thinking. I found the insights hugely beneficial and plan to share with my team. It’s a must read for HR professionals and business leaders in general.
July 5, 2024
"Redefining HR: Transforming People Teams to Drive Business Performance" by Lars Schmidt is a game-changer for anyone in the HR field or those looking to understand the pivotal role of HR in modern organizations.
Lars Schmidt does an exceptional job of laying out a clear, forward-thinking vision for the future of HR. This book is packed with practical insights, real-world examples, and innovative strategies that can help transform how HR functions within a business.
One of the standout features of this book is its emphasis on people-centric approaches and how they can drive overall business performance. Schmidt’s writing is both engaging and accessible, making complex concepts easy to grasp and apply.
Whether you're an HR professional, a business leader, or someone passionate about organizational development, this book offers invaluable perspectives that can help you foster a more dynamic, effective, and human-centered workplace.
Highly recommend this read for its thought-provoking content and actionable advice!
#HR #HumanResources #Leadership #Business #BookReview #RedefiningHR
Lars Schmidt does an exceptional job of laying out a clear, forward-thinking vision for the future of HR. This book is packed with practical insights, real-world examples, and innovative strategies that can help transform how HR functions within a business.
One of the standout features of this book is its emphasis on people-centric approaches and how they can drive overall business performance. Schmidt’s writing is both engaging and accessible, making complex concepts easy to grasp and apply.
Whether you're an HR professional, a business leader, or someone passionate about organizational development, this book offers invaluable perspectives that can help you foster a more dynamic, effective, and human-centered workplace.
Highly recommend this read for its thought-provoking content and actionable advice!
#HR #HumanResources #Leadership #Business #BookReview #RedefiningHR
January 3, 2022
I have a lot of highlights in this book and may buy a hard copy of it for my office. I do think this is worth a read, not in the sense that it provides anything new I can't get from the SHRM website as far as HR Knowledge, but because each chapter has case studies and notes from experiences professionals in the field. I would have almost preferred this book was only case studies, because I love to hear what other people in the field are doing or have done.
3 stars because the book felt a little redundant and surface level outside of the case studies, but overall a good and concise read for any HR professional.
3 stars because the book felt a little redundant and surface level outside of the case studies, but overall a good and concise read for any HR professional.
May 29, 2023
Bought as wider reading for CIPD, and I think this book is definitely not the right place to be looking for that. Very thought provoking regardless; I'd be interested in working in an environment which is as progressive as Schmidt describes, but I feel in my heart I'm probably a little more trad than he's encouraging readers to be.
For CIPD usage, some good things to quote on company culture, and employee experience. Lots of case studies to call upon, but you're not going to find your theories to quote in here.
For CIPD usage, some good things to quote on company culture, and employee experience. Lots of case studies to call upon, but you're not going to find your theories to quote in here.
January 18, 2023
An excellent book if you value and understand the importance and relevance of HR in todays organizations. Insightful and very practical, the author gives us the key steps in the transformation process to create a modern value oriented HR. I truly believe HR is without a doubt the most important link in our chain to reaching success and competitive advantage toward the future. Great ideas to implement !
July 11, 2021
This book was recommended by my career coach, I thought it was okay. For me I had a hard time reading/finishing it but I trucked through.
There were some great tips, that I took away; however it wasn’t the best that I have ever read.
There were some great tips, that I took away; however it wasn’t the best that I have ever read.
December 30, 2021
Useful overview of how HR has changed in the past few years and where it may be going in the near future. Nicely brings together analysis of HR trends, case studies, and perspectives from leading HR practitioners.
December 12, 2022
Good book for "bringing you up to speed on the change from old-school HR to modern HR" or something like that. It kinda made me want to get into HR, but it also kinda led to a lot of thoughts from a non-HR person (me) on how to do better than that.
January 15, 2026
Full of case studies of progressive leaders who are bringing fresh thinking to HR. I appreciate the expertise of the author and for encouraging the HR profession to move away from a rules-based approach and into a people-based approach.
June 21, 2021
Light in terms of rigour but a really eye opening approach to modern HR - I said ‘yes! Yes!’ On most pages
July 31, 2021
Great book. You can easily use it as a guide to transform the HR function in your company. Inside the book you can find real stories and examples of success.
December 19, 2021
Bringing HR to the 21st century! Great read for HR professionals or any manager/supervisor.
July 5, 2022
I definitely need this book to help myself and coworkers that are new to HR. Thank you NetGalley for providing this book for me to review.
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