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HR Essentials Explained

Jaidka, Prianka
Innbundet / 2025 / Engelsk

Product details

ISBN
9781398624337
Published
2025-09-03
Publisher
Kogan Page Ltd
Height
234 mm
Width
156 mm
Age
U, P, 05, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Number of pages
192

Author
Jaidka, Prianka

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.

HR Essentials Explained

Jaidka, Prianka
Innbundet / 2025 / Engelsk
Jaidka, Prianka
Innbundet / 2025 / Engelsk
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"A clear, practical guide to the fundamentals of HR - perfect for anyone starting out. A must-read for the next generation of HR professionals."

Debra Gardner, Chief People Officer, LSL Property Services

"Prianka Jaidka's energy, experience and sharp insights always leave an impact - so any book she puts her name to is sure to offer real value."

Bill Banham, Editor, HR Gazette, host of the HRchat Podcast and organizer of DisruptHR events

"If you're just starting out in HR, this book is the must-have guide to help you hit the ground running."

Alan Collins, former VP Human Resources, PepsiCo

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"This is an excellent resource for HR professionals building on theoretical knowledge with tangible experience-driven insights."

Sam Cooper, Health and Wellbeing Business Partner, National Health Service (NHS)

Starting your first HR role is an exciting chance to put your learning into action and make a real impact from the start. HR Essentials Explained by Prianka Jaidka is your practical how-to guide for turning knowledge into workplace skills with confidence. Covering the full HR cycle from hiring and onboarding to performance management and ESG, this book shows you how to handle day-to-day challenges and build a strong foundation for success. Packed with workplace tips and real-world advice to help you succeed as an entry-level HR professional, HR Essentials Explained will help you get started, grow your skills and feel confident about your career in HR. The HR Skills Guide series of books: Discover the key HR functions, elevate your knowledge and prepare yourself for the people profession with the HR Skills Guide series. Written by experts for new and aspiring HR professionals, this collection of accessible guides are packed with practical, reliable advice on key topics such as talent acquisition, employee relations, people analytics and EDI to give you the essential skills needed to kickstart your career in HR.
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Gain essential HR skills to kickstart your career with this practical book to navigating all areas of the people profession.
    • Chapter - 00: Introduction;
    • Chapter - 01: Introduction to human resources;
    • Chapter - 02: Strategic HR management;
    • Chapter - 03: Recruitment and talent acquisition;
    • Chapter - 04: Performance, compensation and benefits;
    • Chapter - 05: Learning and development;
    • Chapter - 06: Employee engagement and retention;
    • Chapter - 07: Employee relations;
    • Chapter - 08: Ethics, risk and governance and sustainability;
    • Chapter - 09: Conclusion;
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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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"A clear, practical guide to the fundamentals of HR - perfect for anyone starting out. A must-read for the next generation of HR professionals."

Debra Gardner, Chief People Officer, LSL Property Services

"Prianka Jaidka's energy, experience and sharp insights always leave an impact - so any book she puts her name to is sure to offer real value."

Bill Banham, Editor, HR Gazette, host of the HRchat Podcast and organizer of DisruptHR events

"If you're just starting out in HR, this book is the must-have guide to help you hit the ground running."

Alan Collins, former VP Human Resources, PepsiCo

See all

"This is an excellent resource for HR professionals building on theoretical knowledge with tangible experience-driven insights."

Sam Cooper, Health and Wellbeing Business Partner, National Health Service (NHS)

Starting your first HR role is an exciting chance to put your learning into action and make a real impact from the start. HR Essentials Explained by Prianka Jaidka is your practical how-to guide for turning knowledge into workplace skills with confidence. Covering the full HR cycle from hiring and onboarding to performance management and ESG, this book shows you how to handle day-to-day challenges and build a strong foundation for success. Packed with workplace tips and real-world advice to help you succeed as an entry-level HR professional, HR Essentials Explained will help you get started, grow your skills and feel confident about your career in HR. The HR Skills Guide series of books: Discover the key HR functions, elevate your knowledge and prepare yourself for the people profession with the HR Skills Guide series. Written by experts for new and aspiring HR professionals, this collection of accessible guides are packed with practical, reliable advice on key topics such as talent acquisition, employee relations, people analytics and EDI to give you the essential skills needed to kickstart your career in HR.
Read more
Gain essential HR skills to kickstart your career with this practical book to navigating all areas of the people profession.
    • Chapter - 00: Introduction;
    • Chapter - 01: Introduction to human resources;
    • Chapter - 02: Strategic HR management;
    • Chapter - 03: Recruitment and talent acquisition;
    • Chapter - 04: Performance, compensation and benefits;
    • Chapter - 05: Learning and development;
    • Chapter - 06: Employee engagement and retention;
    • Chapter - 07: Employee relations;
    • Chapter - 08: Ethics, risk and governance and sustainability;
    • Chapter - 09: Conclusion;
Read more
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

Product details

ISBN
9781398624337
Published
2025-09-03
Publisher
Kogan Page Ltd
Height
234 mm
Width
156 mm
Age
U, P, 05, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Number of pages
192

Author
Jaidka, Prianka

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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