Your No-Nonsense Guide to Managing People with Confidence, Clarity, and a Human Touch
If business were a machine, Human Resource Management (HRM) would be the oil that keeps everything running smoothly. And this book? It’s your trusty mechanic’s manual.
Whether you’re a student, a new manager, a bold career switcher, or a bootstrapping entrepreneur, this guide walks you through the essentials of managing people without losing your mind or your top talent.
Inside, you’ll find a crash course in what makes HR tick:
- What HRM really means (it’s more than just hiring and firing)
- How to measure performance without sounding robotic
- Legal essentials you can’t afford to mess up
- Leading change like a pro
- Keeping the peace when tensions rise
- Payroll and compensation without the chaos
- Using IT in HR to simplify rather than complicate
- Health and safety done right
- Growing your people so they grow with you
Think of it as HR with a human touch. It’s clear, practical, and just a bit witty.
This isn’t just a textbook. It’s a toolkit, cheat sheet, and sanity-saver rolled into one. As part of the Self-Learning Management Series, it sits neatly alongside guides to finance, marketing, and operations, making complex business topics refreshingly digestible.
If you’re ready to turn HR headaches into high fives, this book is for you. Your team and your future self will thank you.