The book

Redefining HR

Transforming People Teams to Drive Business Performance

A field guide to modern people practice, built on the record of the teams actually doing it — HubSpot, Reddit, Stripe, Mastercard, Eventbrite, VaynerMedia, Asana and more. It covers hiring, talent management, performance, people analytics, learning and employee experience, with foreword by Katelin Holloway.

Kogan Page · 2021 · 280 pages · ISBN 978-1789667042
Lars Schmidt
Redefining
HR
Transforming people teams to drive business performance
“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 — author of Think Again and Originals

“Lars is a gifted storyteller and harnesses his own unique voice and those of many other people leaders to paint a picture of what great HR can be. This book is essential reading for anyone looking to build people teams for today and tomorrow.”

Katarina Berg — CHRO, Spotify

“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

“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.”

David Hanrahan — CHRO, Eventbrite
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