The Joy of HR is a captivating book that is an absolute must-read for senior leaders, seasoned HR veterans, and ambitious HR professionals who are ready to take their careers and organizations to the next level. Buckner is an extraordinary storyteller who blends her relatable experiences with sharp business acumen. Her five tenets provide timeless wisdom on transforming HR into a more human-centric and results-driven powerhouse. With a perfect mix of heartfelt insights and unfiltered realness, this book is guaranteed to inspire and challenge you.

Gregory Tall, The Highest Energy Facilitator You'll Ever Experience at The Gregory Tall Company

The Joy of HR is a magnificent book and a powerful reminder of the critical role that HR plays in shaping the success of any organization and its people. With stories and remarkable insights, Buckner shows how HR professionals can break free from the transactional mindset and become strategic partners who solve real business problems. The book's five tenets offer a roadmap for HR leaders to learn the business, build relationships, communicate effectively, do the right thing, and impact culture in a meaningful way. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to experience the joy of HR and make a lasting impact on people, culture and strategy. As Buckner says in the book, "There is a special trust built when we, in HR, can help solve real business problems."

Enrique Rubio, Founder at Hacking HR

The Joy of HR is a must-read for people-leaders; including HR, operations, CEOs, and founders alike. Through powerful real-life stories, Buckner takes readers on a journey of practical ways that executive teams can align the HR, talent, and culture strategies with the business and partner with their HR leaders to cultivate company success that is still people-centric. In an ever-divisive world, The Joy of HR reminds us of the criticality of connection at work and its impact on overall success.

Andrew Higashi, CEO & Founder at ChangeEngine