Hr Essentials Explained

By (author) Jaidka, Prianka
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Gain essential HR skills to kickstart your career with this practical book to navigating all areas of the people profession.
Description:
This book provides early career HR professionals with essential information and advice to succeed in their careers. HR Essentials bridges the gap between the theory they may have learnt and the situations they now find themselves in in their roles. Specifically designed for HR generalists, this book introduces the complete HR lifecyle from talent acquisition to dealing with performance issues to ESG considerations.
Table of contents:

• • Chapter - 01: Introductions to Human Resources;
  • Chapter - 02: Strategic HR Management;
  • Chapter - 03: Receruitment and Talent Acquisition
  • Chapter - 04: Performance, Compensation and Benefits
  • Chapter - 05: Learning and Development
  • Chapter - 06: Employee Engagement and Retention
  • Chapter - 07: Employee Relations and Communication;
  • Chapter - 08: Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (ESG)
  • Chapter - 09: Conclusion;

Biographical note:
Prianka Jaidka is an award-winning HR leader, based in Newcastle, UK. In 2024, she was featured in a Careers Ahead magazine article, ''Navigating your early career - practical HR tips for young professionals'' and was a keynote speaker at Karren Brady''s Women in Business & Tech 2024. The author also works in partnership with Newcastle Business School, providing careers insight sessions for HR students.
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Introduces the complete HR lifecycle, specifically designed for HR professionals, and bridges the gap between the theory and real-world situations they now find themselves in
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Covers areas from talent acquisition and dealing with performance issues, to learning and development and ESG responsibilities
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Part of the HR Skills Guide series containing practical, reliable advice on the key HR functions for early career professionals navigating the world of HR
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Features key definitions, real-world examples, practical exercises, advice on further reading and scenario planning to enable you play a pivotal role in effective HR strategies in any organization