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by Kogan Page Editorial (Author)
Build a strong foundation across core HR functions to succeed and grow as a confident HR professional.
HR Essentials 101 is a practical guide for early-career HR professionals who need a clear, structured understanding of the full HR lifecycle and how it operates in real organizations. It provides a broad yet actionable overview of key HR areas, helping you connect day-to-day activities with wider business priorities and long-term career development.
- Navigate the full HR lifecycle, from recruitment and talent acquisition to retention and development
- Apply HR principles to real workplace scenarios with confidence and clarity
- Support learning, engagement, and performance across teams and functions
- Understand strategic HR priorities including: ethics, diversity, governance, and sustainability
- Build the skills needed to progress from HR support roles to a strategic business partner With real-world examples, practical exercises, and scenario-based learning, HR Essentials 101 helps you translate theory into practice. You'll develop the confidence to handle common workplace challenges, support organizational goals, and lay the groundwork for a successful HR career. Themes include: HR fundamentals, HR lifecycle, talent acquisition, employee engagement, HR strategy, early career HR skills
Author Biography
Kogan Page Editorial brings together the expertise of Kogan Page's in-house commissioning and editorial team in collaboration with experienced HR practitioners and subject-matter specialists. Together, they develop authoritative, practice-focused resources that combine expert insight with clear, structured guidance to support professional learning and career development.
