Pre-orders are open

Pre-orders are open

ORDER OPTIONS

Local Pickup (Available June 17ish)

  • Paperback, pre-order now

  • $22.00 CAD + HST

  • Local pick-up only (no shipping)

Not Local?

  • Available on Amazon starting late June

  • Paperback ($26.00 CAD +HST) + Kindle ($ TBD)

EXTRA DETAILS

This early release is for local pick-up only in Woodstock (no shipping or delivery right now).

Pick-up will be in the third week of June. I’ll email you with exact dates and location once your order is in and everything's confirmed.

Thank you so much for the support — I can’t wait to put this book in your hands!

SUMMARY of the book

Human resources (HR) is about being human…right? We don’t just have AI analyzing job applications, companies conducting performance reviews via anonymous surveys or “no-reply” addresses sending generic rejection emails. Or…are we missing something here?

It’s time to un-“Karen” the way we look at and manage HR. In this book, aka Emily’s challenge to the status quo, you’ll discover:

  • how to rethink outdated 9-5 norms

  • how to properly compensate (and appreciate the heck out of) your staff

  • how to embrace flexibility and prioritize mental health

  • what it really means to put the “human” back into human resources

  • and so much more!

In this no-filter, as Gen Z as you can get, entertaining book, Emily will guide you through what it takes to create meaningful, human-centered work environments.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

  • Emily van Straten, host of the “your Gen Z coworker” podcast and an honors grad from the University of Guelph, uses her trusty Staples Aura 0.7 black pen and 10 years of diverse career experience - from waitress to income tax auditor - to shake things up and challenge the status quo of human resources. She brings fiery, fresh vibes and practical tools for creating an inclusive workplace through her writing, speaking, and consulting on next-gen human resources, captivating crowds of over 600. Born and raised in Ontario, Canada, Emily is all about teaching leaders, employees, and generations alike the importance of keeping it real (human) in the workplace.