pdf Human Resources and Its Practices: Text for Practitioners and Students: (Volume 1)

About the Book
Human Resources has evolved from industrial personnel administration to modern people management, with practitioners continually refining its foundations. This book marks a significant step in that progression by presenting 50 Human Resource Management Practices in a clear and practical framework. Volume One offers a contemporary examination of Human Resource Management, moving beyond traditional functions to explore the wider practices that shape employee experience, organisational performance and strategic development. It presents Human Resource Management as an integrated system of people centred practices that influence how organisations attract, develop and retain talent in a rapidly changing environment. This volume introduces 25 contemporary practices, including workplace diversity, training and development, trust management, data management, recruitment and selection, talent management, remote staffing, reward management, succession management, employee engagement, staff welfare, performance management, workplace autonomy, health and safety management, job analysis, employee motivation, employee retention, labour relations strategy, Human Resource planning, leadership, emotion management and change management. Each practice is explained with conceptual clarity and practical relevance for practitioners, managers, students and educators. Volume Two completes the framework by presenting practices 26-50, offering a full and modern perspective on the evolving field of Human Resource Management and its significance within global organisational practice. This book is recommended for scholars seeking contemporary research foundations, business leaders aiming to strengthen organisational capability, Human Resource practitioners developing strategic people management skills and students requiring a clear and accessible introduction to modern Human Resource Management.

About the Author

Adedara Oduguwa is a distinguished business scholar, award‑winning author, business consultant and senior lecturer whose career spans leading universities in the United Kingdom and Nigeria. With expertise in organisational development, human resource management and entrepreneurship, he brings a rare blend of academic rigour and industry experience to his teaching and consultancy work. His publications and professional practice reflect a deep commitment to developing leaders, strengthening institutions and advancing evidence‑based management. Adedara has taught and supervised students at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels, shaping future professionals through innovative curriculum design and research‑informed pedagogy. He has served as a consultant trainer for international development organisations, including GIZ and the Central Bank of Nigeria, delivering programmes on leadership, enterprise development and organisational effectiveness. His work in both corporate and educational environments demonstrates a strong ability to translate theory into practical strategies that drive performance, resilience and sustainable growth. Adedara holds a PhD in Business Management, alongside advanced degrees in International Human Resource Management and Film and Television Industries, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to understanding people, organisations and culture. His professional interests span entrepreneurship, strategic leadership, workplace diversity and digital pedagogy, and his contributions continue to influence practitioners, scholars and emerging leaders across sectors.