Human resource management is concerned with the effective management of people in an organization or company in order to provide the business with a competitive advantage. It focuses on maximizing the performance of employees. It is primarily concerned with the management of people within firms while focusing on the systems and policies. The human resource department is responsible for overseeing training and development, employee-benefits design, employee recruitment, performance appraisal, and reward management. It is also concerned with organizational change and industrial relations as well as balancing the organizational practices with requirements that arise from collective bargaining and governmental laws. This book explores all the important aspects of human resource management in the present day scenario. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core subjects of this field. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for those interested in this field.