Introduction

If you’re a HR manager, then chances are you’ve spent a lot of time reading. And we know that reading is good for you.

But what if you could read more than just the occasional blog post or white paper? What if there was a list of books that could give you the wisdom and understanding of some of the world’s best leaders?

To help make this a reality, we’ve compiled a list of 22 books that HR managers should read in 2022. These books will help you better understand your role at work and how to use it to make an impact on your organization and beyond.

1. Predictive HR Analytics: Mastering the HR Metric: By Kirsten Edwards and Martin R. Edwards. This book is all about predictive analytics, and how they are changing the way we work. It covers the history of predictive analytics, as well as how it is used in everyday life. The author explains how to use predictive analytics in your own life and career, and includes case studies that show how these tools can be used in real-world situations. It also gives you tips on how to use predictive analytics in your organization. The book is written in an engaging way that makes it easy to understand what predictive analytics is all about as well as how it works.
2. Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead: By Laszlo Bock and Jonathan Rosenberg If you are looking for a book that will help you understand what Google’s workplace culture looks like then this book is perfect for you! It contains insights into how Google manages its employees and how they are able to develop their skills and talents by taking part in different activities inside the company such as hackathons etc.. The authors talk about some interesting topics like “Get stuff done” or “How do we decide?” These two phrases are key concepts for every Google employee which means that they need to first understand them before they can become successful. This book focuses on how Google employees lead their lives by following rules for success at work, including “don’t be evil” and “be a good neighbor.” It also explores issues such as gender equality at work, which is something that many companies struggle with today due to pressures from outside forces such as politics or public opinion polls.
3. The Essential HR Handbook, 10th Anniversary Edition: A Quick and Handy Resource for Any Manager or HR Professional (The Essential Handbook): The Essential HR Handbook by Barbara Mitchell and Sharon Armstrong is a great book for HR managers who are looking for new ideas and resources to improve their practice. The book includes 10 years of research and insights into the best practices for creating an effective human resources department. It examines how to make the right decisions, what constitutes good leadership, how to manage people effectively, how to build strong teams and much more.
4. Bring Your Human to Work: 10 Surefire Ways to Design a Workplace That Is Good for People, Great for Business, and Just Might Change the World: Bring Your Human to Work by Erica Keswin is a great read if you’re looking for some inspiration when it comes to designing a workplace that’s good for people, great for business and just might change the world. The author shares her experience as an entrepreneur building a company from scratch with employees who are passionate about their work and committed to making a difference in their lives and those of others. The book also provides insights into how motivated employees feel about their careers and how they measure their performance against those goals so that leaders can take action based on results instead of just talking about them.
5. HR on Purpose: Developing Deliberate People Passion: HR on Purpose: Developing Deliberate People Passion by Steve Browne is one of the most engaging books we’ve ever read on how to create an environment where everyone rises up to their full potential through intentional design thinking practices. He provides readers with strategies for success including: developing a vision; setting goals; creating systems
6. HR from the Outside In: Six Competencies for the Future of Human Resources: By Dave Ulrich, Jon Younger, Wayne Brockbank  The book HR from the Outside In: Six Competencies for the Future of Human Resources by Dave Ulrich, Jon Younger, and Wayne Brockbank aims to provide insight into how human resources can be used to improve an organization’s overall culture. The book begins with a discussion of what HR is and then explains each of the six competencies that are necessary for an HR department to operate effectively in today’s environment – leadership, communication skills, decision-making skills, training & development skills, coaching & mentoring skills, and change management skills.
7. The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth: By Amy Edmondson. In her book The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth by Amy Edmondson she discusses how psychological safety can help employees feel comfortable being themselves at work without fear of being reprimanded or losing their job. She also discusses how this type of environment can lead to better employee retention rates as well as higher productivity levels because employees will be more likely to take risks knowing that they won’t be punished
8. HR Disrupted: It’s time for something different (2nd Edition) by Lucy Adams: This book is about how to make your HR department more effective and efficient. Lucy Adams says that she has been working in HR for over 20 years, and she has seen things change. In this book, she gives practical advice on how to do things differently so that your HR department can be more effective. One of the most important parts of this book is that it talks about the tools you need to use as an HR manager. Lucy Adams also talks about what you need to know about people processes and talent keepers. These are all things you need to know if you want your HR department to be successful.
9. People Processes: How Your People Can Be Your Organization’s Competitive Advantage by Rhamy Alejeal This book is about how people processes can help an organization compete better in the market place. Rhamy Alejeal says that when he was working on Wall Street, he realized that there were many similarities between Wall Street and an employee-employer relationship. He believes that if we look at people through a lens of human capital management instead of just focusing on money only, the company will perform better.
10. Talent Keepers: How Top Leaders Engage and Retain Their Best Performers by Christopher Mulligan and Craig Taylor    This book focuses on how leaders can engage with their employees so that they feel valued and appreciated both inside and outside of work hours. This will help leaders establish a positive working environment for all employees across all levels within the company.
11. Culture Decks Decoded: Transform Your Culture into a Visible, Conscious and Tangible Asset by Bretten Putter This book is an indispensable resource for HR managers who want to improve their company’s culture. It offers a comprehensive look at how to create an effective culture that attracts and retains employees, as well as how to communicate that culture to employees and customers. The authors describe how to determine your company’s values and practices, how to develop your vision for the future, and how to measure the effectiveness of your efforts.
12. The HR Answer Book by Shawn Smith and Rebecca Mazin This book covers all kinds of topics related to human resources. It includes information on everything from hiring new employees (or firing them), managing performance reviews, addressing discrimination issues within an organization, dealing with employee grievances and more! The authors have done an incredible job covering all these topics in such an easy-to-understand format that even someone who has never worked in HR before will be able to understand what’s going on. And if you’re already familiar with these topics (and maybe even some additional things), then there’s bound to be something here that will help you.
13. People Analytics for Dummies by Mike West Is a great introduction into the field of people analytics for any manager new to this topic who wants to learn more about it. The author explains everything in an easy-to-follow manner with examples from real-life situations where people analytics has been applied successfully or unsuccessfully. This book teaches you about analytics from a beginner’s point of view so that you can learn all about analytics without getting bogged down with technical details or complicated formulas.
14. Strategic Human Resource Management: An HR Professional’s Toolkit by Karen Beaven Karen Beaven is an award-winning, international business speaker and author. She has a PhD in organizational behavior, and she teaches courses on leadership, culture, and innovation at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. Her book is a guide for HR managers who want to improve their practices and develop more effective strategies to engage employees. The book offers practical advice from the field on how to implement strategic human resource management in your organization. It covers topics such as the importance of purpose in hiring decisions, how to recruit the best people for your company, how to manage performance reviews and employee satisfaction surveys, and much more. This book will be especially useful if you work for a large corporation where there are many departments that are involved with hiring decisions or managing employee relations (like HR). It could also be helpful if you want advice on how to improve your performance review process or address issues related to diversity or equal opportunity.
15. Unleashing the Power of Diversity: How to Open Minds for Good by Bjørn Z. Ekelund  This book teaches readers how to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable being themselves and working together toward a common goal. It explains why diversity makes organizations stronger and more successful over time, as well as providing step-by-step instructions for implementing diversity initiatives in your own company. This book will show you how diversity brings richness and innovation to organizations. You’ll learn about its many forms, including gender diversity, ethnic diversity, cultural diversity… and more
16. The HR Scorecard: Linking People, Strategy, and Performance by Brian E. Becker, Dave Ulrich, and Mark A. Huselid This book teaches readers how they can use metrics to measure performance at every level of their organization from employee satisfaction scores down to individual employee performance and then use these metrics. It provides a framework for thinking about diversity as a way to create better work environments, which is what all HR managers want no matter what kind of company they work for
17. The Talent Delusion: Why Data, Not Intuition, Is the Key to Unlocking Human Potential: by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic  This book is about how data can help you get better at hiring people, rather than just relying on intuition. The author shows how data can help you evaluate candidates and make decisions based on their performance. This book will help you develop strategies for making data-driven decisions that lead to better hiring practices.
18. Remote Not Distant: Design a Company Culture That Will Help You Thrive in a Hybrid Workplace: This book gives you the tools you need to make remote work a success. It is written by Gustavo Razzetti, who is a pioneer in the field of remote work. The author provides great insights on how to design a company culture that will help employees thrive when they are working remotely. He also discusses what companies should be looking for when hiring new employees, as well as how managers can help their employees adapt to working remotely. This book is full of practical advice and will help you learn how to create an effective remote team at your organization. It is particularly relevant for HR managers who work with remote employees, as they need to be able to understand their needs and how they can help them succeed. The book also provides insight into how companies can better manage the relationship between managers and remote workers by building strong communication channels between them.
19. I Love It Here: The book I Love It Here was written by Clint Pulver. In this book, the author discusses why companies should consider moving away from traditional office spaces and instead focus on creating an employee experience that makes employees feel valued and happy within the workplace environment. The author also shares some tips for creating an environment where employees want to stay even after they’ve left their current job or company (which can be helpful for companies who are trying to retain talent). This book offers a great overview of what makes a company “I love it here”: values, leadership, work culture, and employee retention. It also includes lots of practical advice for HR managers looking to make their workplace more “I love
20. HR from the Outside In: Six Competencies for the Future of Human Resources
21. Victory Through Organization: Why the War for Talent is Failing Your Company and What You Can Do About It by Dave Ulrich, David Kryscynski, Mike Ulrich, Wayne Brockbank This book is a good read for any HR professional who is looking to take their organization to the next level in terms of hiring and retaining talent. The authors show how organizations can make better decisions by using data-driven approaches that are based on quality over quantity. The authors also provide tips on how to measure success as an HR manager. This book will be beneficial to HR managers who want to make sure they are hiring the right people for their company. The book helps with identifying potential employees through identification of their strengths and weaknesses which will help them hire better talent.
22. Who: The A Method for Hiring by Geoff Smart and Randy Street This book provides tips on how to hire employees who are qualified for the positions they are taking on in your company. It includes a chapter on how to interview candidates so that you can get the most out of each interview session and make sure that you’re getting all of the information you need from each person to make an informed decision about whether or not that person is right for your company’s needs at this time (and in general). This book explains how you can use behavioral interviewing techniques to find out more about each candidate’s personality type before making your final decision on who should be hired for your company’s open position(s).

Conclusion

There are a lot of books to read, but all of them are important. If you want to be a better HR manager, then reading these books will help you achieve this goal. 

The first thing that you should know about these books is that they are written by experts in their fields. If you want to learn more about HR management, then these books are a great place to start.

Lastly, these books are how you as an HR can improve your communication skills with other people at work or at home. These books teach us how we communicate with others in different situations and teach us how we can improve our communication skills with other people at work or at home.