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What CEOs Want From HR,

and How To Deliver It.

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ABOUT THE BOOK

This book is a business book that challenges how people think about Human Resources and redefines the role it should play in a company’s success. Many leaders and employees see HR as a necessary but bureaucratic function—focused on compliance, policies, and rules rather than real business impact. 

 

This book explains why that perception exists and, more importantly, how to change it. Drawing from real-world experience as Chief Human Resources Officers, the authors offer a practical, proven approach to help HR move from a support function to a true driver of performance, culture, and economic results.

 

The book is written for CEOs, executives, managers, and HR professionals who want better outcomes from their people strategy. It shows how to align HR with business priorities, raise expectations for impact, and build stronger partnerships across leadership teams. Rather than theory, it focuses on what actually works in practice—helping organizations create healthier cultures while also improving results. At its core, *Making HR Matter* is about shifting mindset and accountability. It challenges leaders to expect more from HR and equips HR professionals to deliver measurable value—positioning the function as a relevant, respected, and essential part of the business.

David Alsop and Ted Forbes

Two CHROs. Decades of Impact. One Powerful Book. 

 

David Alsop and Ted Forbes didn't write this book from the sidelines. They built the thing — transforming HR departments at some of the world's most recognized companies.

 

Making HR Matter is their combined playbook, and it's unlike anything else in the market. 

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