Bookshelf of HR Manager | 8 Must-Read Books for HR
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🔖 Read First
- The New HR Leader's First 100 Days by Alan Collins
The New HR Leader's First 100 Days by Alan Collins explores strategies for new HR leaders to make an immediate impact in their organizations.
- The HR Answer Book by Shawn A. Smith and Rebecca A. Mazin
The HR Answer Book by Shawn A. Smith and Rebecca A. Mazin provides practical solutions to common HR challenges, making it a handy reference for HR professionals.
- Drive by Daniel H. Pink
Drive by Daniel H. Pink examines the science of motivation, highlighting what truly drives employee engagement and satisfaction.
- Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Radical Candor by Kim Scott teaches leaders how to provide honest feedback while fostering a culture of care and collaboration in the workplace.
📖 To-read
- The Talent War by Mike Sarraille and George Randle
The Talent War by Mike Sarraille and George Randle discusses how to attract and retain top talent in a competitive landscape, drawing parallels with military hiring practices.
- First, Break All the Rules by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman
First, Break All the Rules by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman analyzes what the best managers do differently, based on extensive research from Gallup.
- Work Rules! by Laszlo Bock
Work Rules! by Laszlo Bock shares insights from Google's former head of HR on building a high-performing workplace through innovative HR practices.
- The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni explores the common pitfalls that hinder team performance and provides strategies for overcoming them.
✅ Already read
- Q: What are the best books for HR managers in 2025?
- A: The essential reading list for HR professionals includes "The New HR Leader's First 100 Days" by Alan Collins for new HR leaders, "Work Rules!" by Laszlo Bock for insights from Google's people operations, "Drive" by Daniel H. Pink for understandin
- Q: Should I read these HR books in a specific order?
- A: You can start with "The New HR Leader's First 100 Days" if you're new to HR leadership—it provides a roadmap for your first months. Then choose based on your immediate challenges: - Work Rules! → Building innovative HR practices and company cultur
- Q: How long does it take to complete this HR reading list?
- A: Most HR professionals complete these 8 books in 4-6 months by dedicating 20-30 minutes daily. Use Timestripe's reading tracker to monitor your progress, set monthly reading goals, and apply concepts to your HR initiatives. HR managers who track th
- Q: Are these books relevant for experienced HR Directors and CHROs?
- A: Absolutely! Even senior HR leaders regularly revisit these books for fresh perspectives. "Work Rules!" offers scalable insights for enterprise HR, "Drive" becomes more critical as you design company-wide engagement strategies, and "First, Break Al
- Q: Can I share this HR reading list with my team?
- A: Yes! You can share it with the Share button on the left below. This Timestripe board is designed for HR team collaboration. Share it with your People Operations team to: - Create a unified HR philosophy and shared vocabulary - Organize quarterly b
- Q: Can I add more books to this HR reading list?
- Absolutely! Adding this Reading List to your Space will make it fully customisable.