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The Power of HR

How to Make an Organizational Impact as a People Professional

Understand how to drive organizational performance, influence business decision-making and make an impact as an HR professional with this practical guide.

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EAN: 9781398618954

Edition: 1

Published: 03 Mar 2025

Format: 234 x 156

272 pages

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DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE: NYC Big Book Award 2025 - Leadership

Is your HR function delivering measurable value and influencing strategic business decisions?

The Power of HR by Joey Price is a strategic guide for senior HR leaders who want to position their function as a driver of performance, culture and organizational success.

Drawing on real-world examples from Adobe, Google, LexisNexis, Jumpstart HR and NPR, plus insights from industry experts including Dave Ulrich, Lars Schmidt and Adonica Black, this book provides proven tools for aligning HR with enterprise goals, improving governance and delivering measurable results.

You'll discover how to:
- Attract, onboard and retain talent aligned to strategic objectives
- Embed diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into organizational culture
- Use data and analytics to inform decisions and prove HR's business impact
- Influence priorities at executive level through evidence-based strategies

With strategic models, real-world examples and actionable frameworks, The Power of HR equips senior people leaders to shape culture, strengthen governance and deliver results that position HR as a critical lever of business success.

Themes include: HR strategy, governance, talent acquisition, DEIB, data-driven decision making

About the authors

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.

Joey Price

- Chapter - 00: Introduction: The Power of HR in the New World of Work;
- Chapter - 01: Why HR is key to business success;
- Chapter - 02: Demonstrating value to the organization;
- Chapter - 03: Influencing the business and driving change;
- Chapter - 04: The importance of data, analytics and evidence for HR
- Chapter - 05: Aligning strategy and Effective communication
- Chapter - 06: Talent Management;
- Chapter - 07: Recruitment and Onboarding;
- Chapter - 08: Employee Engagement and Retention;
- Chapter - 09: Company culture;
- Chapter - 10: Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB);
- Chapter - 11: Conclusion

Reviews

Michael C. Bush, CEO, Great Place to Work

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.

Peter Cappelli, George W. Taylor Professor of Management, The Wharton School

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.

Natalie Bickford, Executive Vice-President, Chief People Officer at Sanofi

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.

Enrique Rubio, Founder, Hacking HR

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.

Dan Schawbel, Managing Partner, Workplace Intelligence

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.

Alexandra Levit, author of Deep Talent

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.

Laurie Ruettimann, Author and HR Consultant

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

Sarah White, CEO & Founder, Aspect 43

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.

Christopher D. Lopez, Director, CEO Academy, A SHRM Company

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.

Steve Browne, SHRM-SCP, Chief People Officer, LaRosa’s, Inc and Author of HR on Purpose!!, HR Rising!! and HR Unleashed!!

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!

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

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