On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome John Bernatovicz, founder and CEO of Willory, and author of ‘HR Like a Boss’! 

John shares his inspiring journey behind his mission to elevate the HR profession with a passion rooted in resilience, community, and a vision to transform how people feel at work. From his early days at ADP to building a thriving consultancy and bestselling book – ‘HR Like a Boss’, John offers a candid take on the state of HR and payroll. John shares his lens on the value of investing in people, embracing technology, breaking down silos, and leading HR ‘like a boss.’ John shares why emotional intelligence and business fluency are the must-have skills for every HR leader. Plus, pro tips on ‘boss moves’ HR can make in the wake and face of constant volatility. 

Connect with John: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbernatovicz/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Willory/videos

Willory: https://willory.com/ 

www.HRlikeaboss.com 

Book: https://www.amazon.com/HR-Like-Boss-Amazingly-Awesome/dp/1586444417 

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hr-like-a-boss-by-willory/id1531388217 

Connect with the show:   

LinkedIn:  http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 

X: @HRPayroll2_0 @PeteTiliakos @JulieFer_HR

BlueSky: @hrpayroll2o.bsky.social 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HRPAYROLL2_0