HR You Kidding Me? Book

The world of HR and leading people is undergoing a seismic shift, and many organizations are still stuck in the past. From hiring to offboarding, the traditional methods just aren’t cutting it anymore. If you’re looking to transform your company’s culture and leadership, this book is your roadmap.

In HR, You Kidding Me?, Cory Sanford guides you through the entire employee life cycle, offering refreshingly practical solutions to age-old challenges. This approach, which incorporates cutting-edge strategies and real-world examples, will revolutionize how you think about your team.

Inside, you’ll discover:

Leadership techniques that actually work
Tips on how to hire for culture, not just skills
Secrets to effective onboarding and offboarding
Strategies for transforming your company culture
Tools to sharpen your HR practices for the new workforce

This book is for you if you are

an HR professional who is ready to modernize your approach;
a manager or leader who wants to create a better workplace culture; or
an entrepreneur who understands that people are both the biggest challenge and the greatest opportunity for your company’s success.

Implement the strategies in this book, and you’ll create a more cohesive and productive work environment, and you’ll also build practices to unlock the potential of yourself, your business, and your team.

Don’t get left behind. lead your organization into the future of culture-driven workplaces!

Book Reviews

An entertaining journey through the field of human resources, packed with practical tips and tools for anyone who manages people.

Bradford S. Bell | William J. Conaty Professor of Strategic Human Resources and Director, Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies, Cornell University

Cory Sanford offers a fresh new approach to developing people in organizations. His book is funny, engaging, inspiring, and delightfully well written. He teaches us to “think big, start small” with dozens of tips we can apply right now. It is a must read for executives, managers, HR directors, and anyone who works with people. If you want to win a “Best Place to Work” award, order copies of the book and have your whole team read it.

Michael Glauser | Executive Director, Center for Entrepreneurship, Utah State University | Author of One People One Planet and Main Street Entrepreneur

Managing people is both the most fulfilling and frustrating part of running a business. Cory, and the concepts in his book, will help you minimize and eliminate these frustrations so you can focus on the fulfilling part: developing your team to their full potential. The majority of HR professionals excel either at administration or at nurturing culture, rarely both. Cory shatters this norm. His mastery lies in formulating simple yet effective frameworks for standardizing HR practices, reducing complexities and achieving objectives without fostering red tape. I can attest that his methods have helped us make HR administration much easier, while also amplifying the engagement, connection and contribution of our team members. Among many other relevant topics in his book, he shares the experiences and insights he gathered as we transitioned a US team in one office to a fully remote global organization with team members in 6 countries and 14 US States. I have no doubt you will find multiple nuggets in this book that will deliver a high ROI for the time you invest to read it.

Jeremy Ames | CEO & Co-founder, Guidant Financial

So many books are filled with technical jargon and ideas that have not been tested. Those who read HR You Kidding Me? will find it practical, thought provoking, and easily applicable to ACTUAL real-world situations. The book is an actionable workbook that can be used instantly, regardless of organization or experience. Cory offers a pragmatic and practical perspective. Whether you are just getting started or you are a veteran practitioner we can all benefit from a refreshing perspective on how to practically improve our function and the organizations we support. I have had the pleasure of working with and knowing Cory for many years and this book keeps with his personal style – practical, engaging, and grounded in real world experiences.

Matthew D Owenby | Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Services Executive, Aflac Inc.

I am honored to endorse Cory’s book, a treasure trove of wisdom and guidance that encapsulates the invaluable lessons I’ve had the privilege to learn during our five years working together at Guidant. Cory’s mentorship has been a gift, and his ability to simplify complex concepts while providing the space for personal discovery and growth is nothing short of remarkable. Through his insights and infectious optimism, he encourages readers to ask the right questions, fostering an environment of continuous learning. This book is a reflection of Cory’s unique ability to build long-lasting relationships, genuinely care for others, and inspire impactful change. As I reflect on my own experiences under Cory’s guidance, I am confident that this book will serve as a powerful tool for individuals seeking to make a meaningful impact in their businesses and the lives they touch.

Laura Paradis, PHR | People Program Manager, Guidant Financial