The Human Resources Professional Handbook: Practice, Compliance and the Future of Work

Mary Seery Kearney ISBN13: 9781917134279 Published: September 2026 Publisher: Clarus Press Country of Publication: Ireland Format: Paperback Human resources practice in Ireland demands more than procedural competence. It requires theoretical understanding, legal precision and the practical wisdom to bring both to bear in the complexity of real organisational life. The Human Resources Professional Handbook is the definitive resource for HR practitioners operating within Ireland’s distinctive legal and employment relations landscape. Spanning eleven authoritative chapters, it integrates the theoretical foundations of HR practice with rigorous coverage of Irish employment law from the Workplace Relations Commission to the EU AI Act and delivers practical frameworks ready for immediate implementation. From talent acquisition and remuneration to equality, data protection, artificial intelligence, and corporate sustainability reporting, The Human Resources Professional Handbook addresses the full breadth of contemporary HR practice. It is equally attentive to the emerging challenges reshaping the profession: hybrid working, algorithmic decision-making, psychosocial risk, and the growing demands of ESG governance. Whether read as a comprehensive course in Irish HR practice or consulted as an authoritative reference, The Human Resources Professional Handbook offers what practitioners too rarely find in a single volume: scholarly rigour, legal accuracy, and operational guidance working in concert. Subjects: Irish Law Contents: Introduction: Purpose, Scope and Structure of this Handbook Chapter 1: HR Philosophy, Theory, Culture, Legal Framework Chapter 2: HR Practice Framework and Legal Environment Chapter 3: Strategic Talent Acquisition and the Commencement of the Employment Relationship Chapter 4: Working Time, Leave, Remote and Flexible Work Arrangements Chapter 5: Remuneration, Compensation, Reward, Performance and Development Chapter 6: Employment Transitions, Change Management and Dispute Resolution Chapter 7: Industrial Relations Mechanisms in the State, Trade Unions, Sectoral Employment Orders, Employment Regulation Orders and Collective Agreements Chapter 8: Equality, Diversity and Harassment Prevention: Creating Inclusive and Safe Workplaces Chapter 9: Health, Safety and Wellbeing Integration Chapter 10: AI, Privacy, Data Protection and Information Security Chapter 11 Strategic Governance, Sustainability and Evolving Environmental, Geopolitical and Culture Management