From Onboarding to Offboarding: A Journey Through HR's Lens offers a raw, witty, and deeply human exploration of modern corporate life - as seen from the often misunderstood vantage point of Human Resources.
In this candid and immersive narrative, Alexander Pyatkovsky invites readers behind the polished conference room doors and into the break rooms where the true pulse of an organization beats. Through seventy-four insightful, funny, and poignant chapters, he chronicles the entire employee experience: from the anxious excitement of the welcome email and orientation icebreakers to the bittersweet final wave on an employee's last day.
More than just a guide to workplace policies and performance reviews, this book captures the sacred and messy human moments that define our professional lives - the nervous first-day smiles, the awkward small talk by the water cooler, the email slip-ups that haunt us at 3 a.m., and the quiet resilience we build cup by cup in the break room.
At its core, From Onboarding to Offboarding is a love letter to the unsung heroes of HR and to every person who has ever questioned their belonging, wrestled with imposter syndrome, or measured their worth against KPIs and meeting invites. Pyatkovsky's writing is both vulnerable and humorous, offering sharp observations on office culture while celebrating the quiet courage it takes to show up as our imperfect selves.
Whether you're a fresh-faced new hire, a mid-career wanderer questioning your path, a leader torn between spreadsheets and souls, or an HR professional carrying a hundred unspoken stories - this book will make you feel seen, understood, and less alone.
Come for the hilarious confessions and stay for the heartfelt reflections. You'll never look at your office badge, your inbox, or your morning coffee the same way again.