The New HR Leader’s First 100 Days: How To Start Strong, Hit The Ground Running & Achieve Success Faster As A New Human Resources Manager, Director or VP by Alan Collins

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The New HR Leader’s First 100 Days by Alan Collins is a practical and insightful guide tailored specifically for newly appointed Human Resources managers, directors, and VPs. Drawing on his extensive experience as former Vice President of HR at PepsiCo, Collins lays out a 100-day action plan that helps HR professionals start strong, build credibility, and achieve early wins. The book presents 15 proven rules that successful HR leaders follow to accelerate their impact, offering strategies to begin planning even before officially starting the role. It emphasizes the importance of aligning with your boss, understanding the company’s culture and politics, evaluating your HR team, and identifying quick, meaningful victories. Through actionable advice, real-world examples, and ready-to-use templates, the book equips readers with the tools needed to navigate challenges, gain influence, and make a powerful impression during the most critical early phase of their leadership journey. Whether you’re stepping into a new organization or transitioning into a higher HR role, this book acts as a strategic playbook for long-term success.