- Ideal reading for those taking the CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice, undergraduate HR students and early-career people professionals in their first HR role
- Covers all the key areas of HR including the employee lifecycle, recruitment, performance, reward, employment relations and learning and development
- Includes a dedicated skills section which covers the key skills and core behaviours needed by all HR professionals
- New to this edition: Updated content on the principles of analytics, more discussion of company culture and new discussion of HR technologies.
- Online resources: Instructor's manual and PowerPoint slides
Human Resource Practice
Use this book to gain a thorough grounding in the key aspects of human resource management and develop the practical skills needed for a successful career in HR.
Key features at a glance
Imprint: CIPD - Kogan Page
EAN: 9781398621770
Edition: 9
Published:
Format: 246x189
360 pages
About the book
The essential introduction to HR practice for CIPD Foundation learners and early-career professionals.
How can new HR practitioners build the knowledge and confidence to make an immediate impact at work? Human Resource Practice by Helen Bessant and Fiona Whiting offers a clear, practical foundation for students taking the CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice, undergraduate HR modules and those starting their first role in the profession.
Written in an accessible, jargon-free style, the textbook covers the organizational context and legal background before exploring all core HR functions, including recruitment and selection, performance management, reward, learning and development, job analysis and design, employee relations and managing change. This updated edition features new material on HR analytics, organizational culture, and the latest HR technologies, as well as expanded coverage of ethical practice, inclusion and wellbeing as part of the core behaviours expected of people professionals.
Structured learning features include:
- Reflective activities to encourage critical thinking
- Real-world examples linking theory to workplace practice
- 'Explore further' boxes to prompt deeper research
- Updated case content on culture, technology, and analytics
- Online instructor's manual and lecture slides for structured teaching
Whether studying for the CIPD Foundation Certificate or beginning a career in HR, this textbook provides the essential knowledge, practical tools and professional behaviours needed to succeed.
About the authors
Helen Bessant MA HRM, PGCE, Chartered FCIPD, is an assessor and Chief Moderator of the CIPD professional qualification. She has held a variety of HR and managerial roles in retail and IT organisations and was the CIPD programme leader at an FE College. Based in Worcester, UK, she is also the founder and director of Helen Bessant Consulting Ltd.
Fiona Whiting is a freelance HR and organisational development consultant with over 20 years' experience as an HR practitioner. She has held a number of executive board-level positions and has worked predominantly with the NHS, local authorities and academic institutions as well as in a variety of private sector organisations. Based in Brighton, UK, she is also the co-founder and director of The People Effect List.
Human Resource Practice is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the world of HRM. It covers all the key areas including employment law, performance management and learning and development, while also addressing contemporary themes such as people analytics. An invaluable resource for anyone looking to understand or advance in the human resource field.
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