How was this list created?

We searched for "best Human Resources books", found the top 5 articles, took every book mentioned in 2+ articles, and averaged their rankings.

How many books are in this list?

There are 19 books in this list.

Why did you create this list?

We wanted to gather the most accurate list of Human Resources books on the internet.

19 Best Human Resources Books of All Time

Our goal: Build the most true list of best Human Resources books.

Our process:
1. Search for "best Human Resources books" and study the top 5 articles.
2. Add only the top books (mentioned 2+ times).
3. Rank the results neatly for you here! 😊
(This process takes a long time, but we do the research so you don't have to!)

(Updated 2022)

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Work Rules!
Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead
Laszlo Bock
Appears in 5 articles
2 recommenders
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Belonging At Work
Everyday Actions You Can Take to Cultivate an Inclusive Organization
Rhodes Perry
Appears in 4 articles
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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
Erica Keswin
Appears in 4 articles
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The Essential HR Handbook
A Quick and Handy Resource for Any Manager or HR Professional
Sharon Armstrong
Appears in 3 articles
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The Practical Guide to HR Analytics
Using Data to Inform, Transform, and Empower HR Decisions
Shonna D. Waters PhD
Appears in 3 articles
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HR on Purpose
Developing Deliberate People Passion
Steve Browne
Appears in 3 articles
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The Fearless Organization
Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth
Amy C. Edmondson
Appears in 3 articles
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HR from the Outside In
Six Competencies for the Future of Human Resources
Dave Ulrich
Appears in 3 articles
MOST RECOMMENDED!
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Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
Appears in 2 articles
15 recommenders
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HR Disrupted
It’s Time for Something Different
Lucy Adams
Appears in 2 articles
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Nine Lies About Work
A Freethinking Leader’s Guide to the Real World
Marcus Buckingham
Appears in 2 articles
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HR Rising!!
From Ownership to Leadership
Steve Browne
Appears in 2 articles
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The 9 Faces of HR
A Disruptor's Guide to Mastering Innovation and Driving Real Change
Kris Dunn
Appears in 2 articles
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The HR Scorecard
Linking People, Strategy, and Performance
Dave Ulrich
Appears in 2 articles
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Victory Through Organization
Why the War for Talent is Failing Your Company and What You Can Do About It
Dave Ulrich
Appears in 2 articles
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Unleashing the Power of Diversity
Bjørn Ekelund
Appears in 2 articles
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Talent Keepers
How Top Leaders Engage and Retain Their Best Performers
Christopher Mulligan
Appears in 2 articles
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Rituals for Work
Kursat Ozenc
Appears in 2 articles
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The Talent Delusion
Why Data, Not Intuition, Is the Key to Unlocking Human Potential
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
Appears in 2 articles

FAQ

How was this list created?
We searched for "best Human Resources books", found the top 5 articles, took every book mentioned in 2+ articles, and averaged their rankings.
How many books are in this list?
There are 19 books in this list.
Why did you create this list?
We wanted to gather the most accurate list of Human Resources books on the internet.