John Bernatovicz

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Gain a deeper understanding of your company from the inside out, along with actionable tools to boost employee confidence and engagement. Book John to bring these transformative insights to your next event!

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HR Like a Boss

In this interactive presentation, participants will be encouraged to view their HR department through the lens of a CEO (aka boss), gaining insight into what truly matters to top leadership. Discover what priorities captivate leaders and what fails to resonate with them. CEOs prioritize effectiveness, results, productivity, and value creation. This session provides actionable recommendations and proven tactics that empower HR to drive impact, positioning it as a strategic partner in key decision-making. Attendees will learn how to deliver honest assessments, cultivate a deep commitment to organizational goals, and implement value-driven HR initiatives that yield tangible results for the entire company.

5 Simple Ways for HR to Make an Impact

In this dynamic presentation, John outlines how HR professionals can step up and make a meaningful impact—starting today. With today’s complex challenges in the workplace and beyond, HR’s role has never been more critical. Gallup reports that nearly two-thirds of American workers are disengaged, highlighting an urgent need for change. As the key driver of workforce engagement, HR has a unique opportunity to transform these statistics. In this insightful session, John provides actionable strategies and practical takeaways, empowering participants to elevate engagement and positively influence employees, managers, executives, and the organization as a whole.

Bottom Line HR

In the presentation "Bottom Line HR: Achieving Business Success by Empowering People," participants will discover how strategic HR practices drive organizational success. This session breaks down the core purpose of HR, focusing on actionable ways to empower employees, improve business outcomes, and make a meaningful community impact. Guided by a comprehensive agenda, the presentation covers HR's essential role, methods to boost employee empowerment, strategies to align HR with business objectives, and approaches to extend HR’s influence to benefit the community. Attendees will leave with clear steps to implement high-impact HR practices that contribute to both the company’s bottom line and its broader mission.

Purpose Driven Business

"Purpose-Driven Business" empowers participants to approach their careers with ownership and passion, adopting a mindset that drives both personal and organizational growth. Built on the HR Like a Boss framework, this session covers five transformative pillars: think differently, be different, be better, take action, and make an impact. The HR Like a Boss business plan—centered around purpose, people, productivity, profit, process, and personal traits—offers HR professionals a clear roadmap to elevate their careers, foster meaningful impact, and achieve sustainable success.

Best Advice I’ve Ever Heard

Join John Bernatovicz as he shares actionable insights distilled from the most compelling career advice featured on his popular podcast, HR Like a Boss. In this session, John presents 12 key lessons that reveal diverse pathways to career success, the value of strategic experimentation, the power of asking thoughtful questions, the importance of patience, and why nurturing a positive company culture is essential. These insights provide HR professionals with a roadmap to both personal growth and organizational impact, helping them navigate their careers with confidence and purpose.

How to Leverage Your HR Technology

HR technology is fundamental to the effective operation of HR and payroll departments. Organizations that truly understand their people and processes can leverage technology to boost efficiency, streamline compliance, enhance employee engagement, and better align with business objectives. In this presentation, John Bernatovicz outlines ten essential steps to transform HR technology, enabling HR teams to maximize their impact, support business needs more effectively, and empower their workforce.

Be Different, Be Better: Transforming Company Culture

People are your company’s number one asset, but employee satisfaction is at an all-time low. One out of six employees are actively disengaged and over half (52%) of employees plan to look for another job within a year. John’s interactive talks invite audience participation and walk you through the process of gaining a deeper understanding of your role in defining company culture and aligning goals and values across departments.

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John is a husband, father, brother, entrepreneur, author, and HR expert with a passion for empowering leaders to succeed while enjoying the journey. Over the last 15 years, John has founded six business ventures and currently serves as the president of Willory, a specialized HR and payroll staffing and consulting firm. His mission? Helping organizations reach their full potential by attracting and retaining top talent. Under John’s guidance, Willory has earned accolades like NorthCoast 99, Weatherhead 100, Crain’s 52, and Inc. 5000, solidifying its impact in the HR industry. John’s approach to HR is all about making leadership effective, impactful, and even a bit fun.

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