The Power of HR
How to Make an Organizational Impact as a People Professional
The strategic playbook for HR and People leaders who want HR to matter at the business level — drawing on real examples from Adobe, Google, NPR, LexisNexis, and Jumpstart HR.
Make HR a force the business can’t ignore
Most HR teams struggle to prove their impact. The Power of HR gives you the frameworks and language to change that conversation — and turn HR into a driver of performance, culture, and results.
Prove HR’s value
Build the business case and the data narrative that earns HR a real seat at the leadership table.
Influence decisions
Practical ways to shape strategy, drive organizational performance, and lead through change.
Learn from the best
Real examples from Adobe, Google, NPR, and LexisNexis, plus a dedicated chapter on HR data and analytics.
Featuring insights from Dave Ulrich, Lars Schmidt, and Adonica Black — a practical guide from one of HR’s most recognized independent voices.
Get your copy
Available in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle/ebook from retailers in the US and around the world.
United States
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United Kingdom & Europe
Canada & Australia
Direct from the publisher · ships worldwide
About the author
Joey Price is the founder and CEO of Jumpstart HR, an international HR keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and host of the Joey’s HR Lounge podcast. Named to HR Executive’s Top 100 HR Tech Influencers, he works with organizations from startups to the enterprise to make HR a driver of performance and culture — and brings that real-world, in-the-trenches experience to every page of The Power of HR.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Power of HR about?
It’s a practical guide for HR and People professionals on how to drive organizational performance, influence business decision-making, and make a measurable impact. It covers building HR’s business case, leading through change, company culture, and using data and analytics — with real examples from Adobe, Google, NPR, LexisNexis, and Jumpstart HR.
Who should read it?
Senior HR leaders, HR business partners, People Ops professionals, and anyone who wants HR to be seen as a strategic driver of the business rather than a back-office function.
Who wrote The Power of HR?
Joey Price — founder and CEO of Jumpstart HR, international HR keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and host of the Joey’s HR Lounge podcast.
When was it published, and who is the publisher?
It was published in March 2025 by Kogan Page. The book is 272 pages, ISBN 978-1-3986-1895-4.
Where can I buy The Power of HR?
It’s available from Amazon (US, UK, Canada, Australia), Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Waterstones, Donner, AbeBooks, and directly from the publisher, Kogan Page, which ships worldwide. Use the buttons above for your region.
Is there a Kindle or ebook version?
Yes. The Power of HR is available in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle/ebook formats. The Amazon (US) button includes the Kindle edition.
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