
HR Essentials Explained
Prianka Jaidka(Author)
Kogan Page Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 3. September 2025
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-1-3986-2433-7 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
"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) *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
380 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3986-2433-7 (9781398624337)
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Person
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.
Content
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;
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;