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REAL HR: What It Is, What It Can Be, and How To Get There
Real HR: What It Is, What It Can Be, and How to Get There is part field guide, part personal manifesto, and part “you won’t believe this actually happened.”
Written for HR professionals and business leaders who are tired of the spin and starving for real talk, this book dives into what human resources work actually looks like today - messy, meaningful, misunderstood, and mission-critical.
With hard-won insights, deadpan humor, and unfiltered stories from the real world, Robin Schooling explores:
- Why HR’s role matters more than ever - and why it still gets sidelined
- How to navigate the madness without losing your mind (or your values)
- What it takes to lead people when everything’s moving - and breaking - at once
Whether you’re just getting started, burned out but hopeful, or ready to reimagine the whole damn thing, Real HR is your permission slip to do this work with clarity, guts, and maybe even joy.
No buzzwords. No fake smiles. Just the truth about what it takes.
Reviews for Real HR
"The takeaway for practitioners is brutal but freeing. Stop waiting for validation. Claim authority by drawing boundaries, applying evidence, and speaking in the language of outcomes. When AI hype rolls in, test it, but measure it against purpose. When leadership asks for a quick morale boost, show them the cost of ignoring root causes. When someone forwards a “best practice,” ask whether it solves the problem in front of you."
Lance Haun, TSC | Work Leader Weekly
"If you've ever found yourself navigating the wild world of HR with nothing but a half-empty coffee cup and a sense of humor, Robin Schooling's new book, Real HR: What It Is, What It Can Be, and How to Get There, is your next must-read.
Robin doesn't just talk the HR talk; she's been in the trenches, from recruiting to compliance, and she tells it like it is. This book is a candid, insightful, and downright refreshing take on the realities of human resources. It's like having a heart-to-heart with your favorite HR mentor who isn't afraid to share the good, the bad, and the "did that really just happen?" moments. Trust me, your HR toolkit isn't complete without this gem."
Jess Miller-Merrell | Workology
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