Laszlo Bock
Laszlo Bock is a best-selling author, speaker and management consultant. His books have sold millions of copies and have been translated into several languages. He is renowned for his job in Human Resources at Google, where he led the team responsible for creating the most innovative HR practices and inspiring the world.
Originally from Hungary, Laszlo is a graduate of Yale University and holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology from Cornell University. He has more than two decades of experience in Human Resources and has held leadership roles in some of the world’s most admired organizations.
Laszlo’s professional career began as a consultant in Organizational Development and Change Management. During this period, he conducted consulting engagements for clients in the banking, energy and technology sectors. He has also served in various consulting roles at several Fortune 500 companies in the United States and Europe.
Since joining Google in 2006, Laszlo has become a well-known figure in the world of Human Resources. He was the key architect of People Operations or “POPS”, a framework for leveraging organizational change, during his five-year tenure at Google. His work has been used as the basis for Google’s world-renowned HR strategy.
Laszlo has authored three no. 1 Best sellers, including “Work Rules!”, “Succeeding at Google” and “Passion and Purpose: Data Science and Hiring.” These books offer insights into the ways companies like Google can increase its productivity by focusing on employees’ well-being and creating a company culture dedicated to unlocking employees’ potential.
Laszlo is a frequent keynote speaker at business events around the world. His speeches focus on how technology, employee engagement and HR can help companies achieve competitive advantage. He is a member of many influential think tanks and belongs to the board of several corporations.
Laszlo’s work has collected numerous awards and recognitions, which include theHR Technology Best Practices Award and the Top 50 Most Influential Thought Leaders in HR. He was listed as one of the top executives in Modern HR by the Washington Business Journal.
Laszlo’s books offer pragmatic advice on how to use technology and data-driven decisions in HR to optimize recruitment, operations and employee performance. “Work Rules!” provides an insider’s look at Google’s innovative HR practices that helped drive the company’s success. In “Succeeding at Google”, Laszlo shares some of his most important lessons to hiring and managing an effective work team. Lastly, “Passion and Purpose” guides readers in making data-driven hiring decisions that lead to better business performance.
Laszlo Bock has a unique and inspirational outlook on Human Resources. He is highly adept at delivering real-world solutions to common HR issues. Companies of any size can benefit from his expertise, whether it’s through his books or by attending one of his events.
