It describes how HR and Learning and Development (L&D) professionals may provide value and boost performance inside an organisation and focuses on the need for evidence-based and outcome-driven practise in the people profession. It offers in-depth study of how to assure professionalism and ethical behaviour in the people function as well as a solid theoretical and practical foundation in how to effectively lead, manage, and develop a workforce. The growth of organisations and how high-performance work practises lead to favourable organisational and employee outcomes are also covered in this book. This book also includes practical advice on key HR activities including recruitment, job design,and reward. Fully updated throughout, this book includes case studies to help students see how the theory applies in practice, reflective practice activities to help them think critically about the content and self-test their learning progress as well as 'explore further' boxes to encourage wider reading. Online resources include an instructor's manual, lecture slides, and sample essay questions.