HR Essentials Explained - (HR Skills Guide) by Prianka Jaidka (Paperback)

About the Book

Gain essential HR skills to kickstart your career with this practical book to navigating all areas of the people profession.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"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"

"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"

"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"

"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)"

About the Author

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.