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HR Essentials Explained

Prianka Jaidka

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English
Kogan Page Ltd
03 September 2025
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.

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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Imprint:   Kogan Page Ltd
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 138mm,  Spine: 15mm
Weight:   666g
ISBN:   9781398624344
ISBN 10:   1398624349
Series:   HR Skills Guide series
Pages:   192
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Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Primary ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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;

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.

Reviews for HR Essentials Explained

""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 * ""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) *


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