John Bernatovicz: How to HR Like a Boss

John Bernatovicz, a devoted husband, father, and accomplished entrepreneur, serves as the president of Willory, an HR staffing and HR tech consulting firm. With a diverse background as a published author, competitive amateur golfer, professional coach, podcast host, and keynote speaker, John is on a mission to inspire leaders to excel both personally and professionally. Over his career, he has owned six businesses and guided Willory to notable achievements, earning accolades such as NorthCoast 99 and Inc. 5000. John authored "HR Like a Boss," which was published in October 2023 by SHRM Books and quickly became a #1 New Release on Amazon in the Human Resources category. John and I discussed the importance of putting people first in business. They explore the challenges of maintaining accountability and delivering on promises as a leader, as well as the current state of recruiting and the issue of ghosting. They also touch on the role of HR in creating a positive work environment and the need for businesses to have a purposeful commitment to their employees. Please connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbernatovicz/ and http://www.willory.com Check out his podcast, HR Like a Boss: https://willory.com/podcast/ Check out his book, HR Like a Boss: https://www.amazon.com/HR-Like-Boss-Amazingly-Awesome/dp/1586444417 Fountain is the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.com/?utm_source=shrm-2024&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=shrm-2024-podcast-adam-posner. Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and X @AdamJPosner. For more, check out www.thePOZcast.com Takeaways - Putting people first and creating relationships with employees is crucial for accountability and success in business. - The current state of recruiting is plagued by issues such as ghosting and lack of respect for candidates' time. - HR professionals have the opportunity to make a difference in employees' lives by creating a positive work environment and supporting their dreams. - Detaching oneself from the result and focusing on continuous improvement is key to success in golf and in life.

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