People and Organisations – More Than Just Hiring and Firing
If you think HR is just about hiring and firing, Human Resource Management: People and Organisations is here to set the record straight and give your career a running start.
Now in its third and most polished edition, this textbook is more than just employment law and HR theory. It is your essential guide to understanding how people power organisations and how you, as a future people professional, can make a meaningful impact from day one. Whether you are working toward your CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management or navigating workforce planning for the first time, this book has you covered.
The latest edition reflects the changing world of work, with updated content on hybrid working, international HR, employee wellbeing, and equity, diversity, and inclusion. You will still find the core essentials such as performance management and reward systems, but now with a modern lens that prepares you for today’s challenges.
Designed to be as practical as it is academic, the book includes learning outcomes, reflective activities, and real-world case studies to help you connect theory with practice. There is also a curated list of further readings for deeper exploration and online resources like PowerPoint slides and a lecturer guide to support both students and instructors.
Whether you are a student aiming to ace your diploma, an early-career HR professional, or someone eager to understand how organisations and people interact, this book delivers clarity, credibility, and real-world insight to help you thrive in HR.