This book will provide a practical, evidence-based discussion of employee relations, focusing on how to be an effective HR practitioner in this crucial HR area, written specifically for early career HR professionals. 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.

"A great resource for anyone starting out in HR. It is grounded in everyday HR practice. There is plenty of theory, but this is accompanied by guidance that can be immediately put into action. I wish I'd had a book like this when I was starting out in HR." - Tim Scott, People Director, Fletchers Solicitors

"This is a clear and easy-to-read guide on an area that many people professionals - especially early in their careers - find particularly challenging to deal with. It emphasizes practical approaches while ensuring that professional standards and contemporary good practice are maintained." - Simon Jones, HR consultant and lecturer