Labor Relations Essentialsis a well-researched, solution-oriented book. It succeeds in making complex ideas accessible without compromising the quality and content. The book flows like a conversation with the reader and makes a perfect ‘quick reference’ guide.
The book holistically covers both the perspective of the employer and employee. It invites legal professionals, employers, and policymakers to look beyond statute. I believe this book will find relevance not just in classrooms but in boardrooms and courtrooms alike.
Flow charts and pictorial presentations have made the understanding of complex concepts easy. Queries left for discussion at the end of the chapter ignite the reader's thought process and add to the joy of reading. Case studies further add value to this work.
The book is a significant, timely study of labor relations and has a universal appeal. Certain issues like workers’ dignity, procedural fairness, and industrial peace in the age of technology are issues that have no boundaries. They constitute a global concern. The impact of artificial intelligence on employer-employee relationships is very contemporary and is a global concern.
Having been in the field of law for more than four decades, I can certainly say that this book can make for a perfect Bench book.
-- Justice Poonam A BambaFormer Judge, High Court of Delhi"As an entrepreneur, I found this book an insightful exploration of how labor relations have evolved and how they adapt to modern digital realities. It connects historical labor movements with today’s challenges of automation, AI, and hybrid work, offering rare clarity on the forces shaping workforce dynamics.
The chapters on collective bargaining and dispute resolution stand out, bridging traditional negotiation frameworks with the fast-changing expectations of modern employees. With its blend of legal, social, and technological perspectives, this book is a valuable guide for leaders, HR teams, and policymakers rethinking the future of work.
-- Udit PoddarFounder and CEO, Grid.
I have known Ritambhra since her law school days, and she has always shown a deep interest in labor relations and how workplace laws affect people’s lives. It’s wonderful to see that passion take shape through such a thoughtful and well-researched work. What stands out most is how the book makes a complex subject like labor relations both approachable and engaging without oversimplifying it.
The book focuses on labor relations in the United States, yet I found it particularly valuable from a policy perspective. Reading it through the lens of Indian labor law offered an insightful comparison and showed how workplace challenges across countries often intersect. I sincerely congratulate the author for producing a meaningful and accessible contribution to this important field.
-- Nisha ChoudharySenior Executive Assistant, Institute of Company Secretaries of India.The book is an important and timely study of labor relations in the United States, examining the evolution of labor relations through key historical developments, movements, and legal frameworks that have shaped contemporary labor rights and protections. It studies present-day labor relations against this historical backdrop before moving on to a detailed analysis of workplace disputes and varied mechanisms for conflict resolution.
The discussion on collective bargaining is particularly instructive, unpacking the complexities of worker representation, contract negotiation, and enforcement. In its later chapters, the book addresses the growing impact of technology on labor relations, discussing both the challenges and opportunities posed by AI, climate change, and the changing contours of the modern workplace.
Each chapter has interesting quizzes and ponder points to foster critical thinking on the burning issues in labor relations. The book is a commendable compendium for understanding labor relations and is extremely accessible and relevant for workers, professionals, HR, legal practitioners, and researchers.
-- Ishaan BambaSenior Resident Fellow (Crime & Punishment), Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy
I must congratulate the author for taking painstaking efforts to compile such a well-written book, which highlights the intricate details relating to the labor laws and the relationship shared by the labor and the management. It covers the topic in a very simple and interesting manner, which certainly evokes the interest of the reader. It is certainly a good read for anyone who wants to know or understand the labor rights prevailing in the USA.
-- Anirudh TanwarAdvocate, High Court of Delhi
As someone who works in HR and Labor Relations, I found this book very informative and insightful. Definitely recommend it if you are in this field or if you’re just trying to get a better grasp on Labor Relations and what that means for your business.
-- Djamiah GanatosNetgalley Reviewer
Every function of an organization can benefit from analytics. Dr. Michael Walsh has and his book 'HR Analytics Essentials' provides a helpful framework for establishing and using analytics to support the Human Resources function and key decision-making. This book is a good tool for individuals in the field of H.R. and managers.
-- Leslie Yerkes, President, Catalyst Consulting Group, Inc.
This book provides a good, basic overview of HR analytics that is easy to understand and is not overly technical. It could be a useful supplement to an introduction to HR text used in an undergraduate class to provide additional coverage of HR analytics which is especially important to the strategic role of HR in organizations.
-- Loren Kuzuhara, University of Wisconsin-Madison
This book explains the scientific method of inquiry as it is applied to HR functions in a clear and understandable manner. The book has easily viewed charts, graphs, case studies, discussions questions, and quizzes to help the reader. The use of statistics to operationalize data is easy to comprehend. The book covers the essential areas of the HR function in organizations such as staffing and training and compensating both salaried and hourly employees. A plus are the video tutorials available online. I would recommend this book without reservation to both, teachers, students or practitioner of HR who wish to comprehend the subject matter of HR Analytics.
-- Dr. Jerry Spiegel, President, Lakeview Educational Association
HR Analytics Essentials is a competent source for those wanting a primer on using data about people to drive meaningful change within an organization. While most textbooks in this area focus on either quantitative analysis or psychological theory, Dr. Walsh’s work does an effective job at bridging the gap between these two through an organizational lens. By exposing the reader to a broad range of important concepts relevant to HR analytics, this book is a terrific starting point for those wanting a framework to understand both the importance and application of data in human resources.
-- James Meersman, Juniata College
Dr. Michael Walsh outlines a pragmatic approach to HR Analytics for the most novice to the most advanced. His writing style is easy to follow, and often funny, without talking down to the reader.
-- Dr. Wendy Hirsch, VP HR Technology, Analytics & Services, Eaton
An intellectually fascinating blend of instruction, theory, and illustrative samples
This guidebook expertly walks readers through the more foundational principles of the analytical process and is packed with HR-specific conditions and steadily deepens the discussion from foundational to more advanced topics. Individuals with a basic background in statistics will quickly absorb the contents and those with experience in HR will easily identify opportunities for utilization. This book could also pique the interest of Organizational Change Management professionals and anyone interested in organizational strategy.
-- Reviewed by Deborah Adams for Readers' Favorite
Workforce analytics and metric are changing the employment landscape, and HR professionals who embrace data analytics as they examine employee behaviors and preferences have a great opportunity to improve productivity in the workplace. HR Analytics Essentials is must read for every human resource professional and the book itself is a must have in human resource’s toolbox. If you want to move from being analytically resistant to analytically willing and finally become analytically savvy you must start with this book first.
-- Fernán R. Cepero,YMCA OF GREATER ROCHESTER - ASSOCIATION OFFICE
It’s better to analyse than paralyse your business with wrong decisions. This is an excellent book that
includes video sessions on the most crucial and fundamental aspects of HR analysis including Pivot
table, data slicers, etc. The video tutorials will help the readers to comprehend and practice concepts
on real time basis in actual organizational scenarios.
-- Ms. Jyoti KukrejaAssistant Professor,Jagannath International Management School
Thanks for sharing the study material of the book on HR metrics. I have received the hard copy as well. I am using it for my PGDM students. The online google link shared by you of the book is quite useful in teaching. However, I found the PPTs have very less material, it could be improved by adding more material from the book. Overall it's a great read and in line with current curriculum requirements.
-- Dr. Fehmina KhaliqueAssociate ProfessorHead - Research CellEditor- Lloyd Business reviewLloyd Business School
A great guide to the essentials of HR. This would be an excellent textbook for a human resources college course.
-- Jennifer HallLibrarything User
This is a good survey textbook for introduction of the basics of Human Resources, statistics, and data analytics. The writing is clear and understandable and logically walks through the process of understanding HR concepts and how to use statistics and data analytics to evaluate and support decision making. As a survey of these areas, the coverage is very broad (appropriate for novices in HR and data analytics) and not very deep (but provides a valuable starting point for more specialized learning). I can see that this book would be very appropriate for a college class with a knowledgeable professor. Covers concepts and provides data for application. Online resources include 2 Excel spreadsheets with about 500 rows of data for exercises
-- Del DeVriesLibrarything User
First of all, I would like to congratulate M.J Walsh for lucidly presenting such a subtle title. The contents of this book are very relevant and contemporary. This book is beneficial for the students as well as for the practitioners. The overall presentation is excellent. However, in my opinion, some more applications in the field of HR could have been incorporated. Last but not least, I would thanks to the VIBRANT publications for their good effort in this regard.
-- Nirmal Chandra Roy
A compelling integration of theoretical and conceptual content, relevant process models, and real-world practices and resources.
-- Dr. Carrie A. Picardi, University of Bridgeport
This book will be a desk reference both for the HRM major as well as for the business major with a different concentration, long after they graduate and embark upon their careers.
-- Fernán R. Cepero, YMCA OF GREATER ROCHESTER - ASSOCIATION OFFICE
A complete perspective of the entire gamut in Human Resources
-- Rhea Doshi, Learning & Development, BASF India Ltd
Jaquina Gilbert has years of experience and knowledge that she has incorporated into the text, “Human Resource Management Essentials You Always Wanted to Know.” Ms. Gilbert brings a wealth of expertise as she articulates general themes that stem from Human Resource Management (HRM). Throughout this book, the author has brought forth her knowledge to bestow on others.
-- Audra Sherwood, Ph.D. Professor at Grand Canyon University
A great resource for small businesses and anyone who is currently in a non-HR role, but wants to understand the essentials of the field
-- Felicia D. Harris-Foster, MBA, MS-HRM, CFE, Adjunct Professor, Brandman University-Chapman University System, Golden Gate University
A thoughtful introduction on the foundations to becoming a great HR leader
-- Anthony W. Caputo, Seton Hall University
Highly recommend Jaquina Gilbert’s book as an essential copy for emerging business leaders
-- Dr. Yogita Abichandani, Co-Chairperson- Academy of HRD USA, INDIA SIG.
This book will benefit both current HR professionals and future HR managers.
-- Paras Panchamia, Insight Business Machines Pvt. Ltd
Terrific resource for daily HR operators, leaders and managers
-- Paul W. Thurman, Columbia University
Jaquina Gilbert's Human Resource Management Essentials You Always Wanted To Know is a simple introduction to the foundational principles of Human Resources. The book is written for early career Human Resource managers or professionals in other disciplines that are looking to develop a comprehensive knowledge of the basic tenets of the Human Resource function. Ms. Gilbert successfully presents context for this discipline in the areas of the role of Human Resources, legal and regulatory, organizational development, conflict resolution, performance management and development, pay and comp, and others. This basic, non-technical introduction will encourage readers to dive deeper into areas of talent management, organizational development, organizational behavior and Human Resource strategy.
-- Vic Clesceri Management Executive, Professor, Consultant and Coach
highly informative, effective and very useful book
-- Mr. Vijai K Sharma (blogger)
On reading this book, students will have clear idea about the human resource concepts and the way to deal human resource in organisations. This book has all the contents from the basic to in-depth information. This contains all the necessary topics like payroll, recruitment, appraisal, selection, promotions etc. This book is highly recommended for postgraduate students and after reading this; students can deal any type of hr issues in the organisation.
-- Ms.IndumathiAssistant Professor-MA HRMStella Maris CollegeChennai
The textbook has been so perfect and ideal for my HR Management class. I will use this same text next semester. If there is any additional information that I can utilize with the text….please let me know.
-- Susie Chapa, MS.OHRDAdjunct FacultyCollege of Liberal Arts College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Human Resource Management Essential “is really a worth reading book & can be utilized as a Best Guide for all HR functions. This book gives a new idea to HRM by linking HRMS with HRIS & HCM. The book deals with various ideas of HRM such as Performance Management. Conflict Management, Legal Compliance, Payroll, Compensation, IT platform n HR, which is a need of Era, Health & Safety etc.It is fantastically organized & well explained with charts & figures. It is definitely very useful to Industry people as well as students. The language used is easy to understand.
It is said that Books, like friends, should be few & well chosen. This book comes under the “Few & well chosen”category.
-- Dr Sunita Nikhil Shah, Assistant Professor, Sinhgad Institute, Pune
The textbook has been so perfect and ideal for my HR Management class. I will use this same text next semester.
-- Susie Chapa, MS.OHRD, Adjunct Faculty, College of Liberal Arts, College of Business and Entrepreneurship
This book is an interesting piece of work with a careful dovetail of the concepts of rewards and
recognition. The book is a must pick for those who don various hats in the HR department that is
grievance redressal, employee counselling, training, meeting staffing needs, etc. The concepts are explained in lucid language for all the budding management professionals who wish to learn and earn in the field of manpower planning.
-- Ms. Jyoti KukrejaAssistant Professor,Jagannath International Management School,Kalkaji, New Delhi
One notable aspect of "Human Resource Management Essentials" is its emphasis on the strategic role of HRM in organizational success. The author JAQUINA GILBERT highlight the importance of aligning HRM practices with business objectives and demonstrate how HRM can contribute to achieving competitive advantage and sustainable growth.
The book covers a wide range of HRM topics, including strategic HRM, diversity management, recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and legal issues in HRM. Each chapter provides a thorough overview of the topic, supported by relevant theories, research findings, and practical examples from real-world organizations.
-- Dr.D.SUGANYAASSISTANT PROFESSORSCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENTRVS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCECOIMBATORE
Human Resource Management Essentials You Wanted to Know by Jaquina Gilbert is a comprehensive text that explains the various concepts along with real life examples of Human Resource Management. The text begins by providing a background of Human Resource management with topics such as the evolution of HRM, theories of HRM, and functions of HRM, which provides a strong base of the subject. The author also covers topics such as Performance Appraisal, Conflict Management, and Compensation among others in detail yet in a simple manner. Finally, the author has also touched upon recent contemporary topics of HRMS, HRIS, and HCM, making this text very relevant to the current business environment. This text will be helpful to anyone who wishes to understand the various concepts of HRM and their application in organizations.
-- Dr. Pallavi RallanAssistant Professor, General Management, ANIL SURENDRA MODI SCHOOL OF COMMERCE
