Human Resource Management, 17e provides students in human resource management courses and practicing managers with a full and practical introduction to the latest human resource management concepts and techniques in a highly readable and understandable form. This book is a useful resource for readers as it delves into the fundamentals of HR practices and highlights the need for a strong foundation in HR/personnel management concepts and techniques for the effective execution of day-to-day management responsibilities. The Indian edition, enriched with examples and case studies of Indian companies, makes the discussion of topics an interesting read for the audience of this book in this subcontinent. Features – Coverage on the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on HR. Revised Chapter 2 on Employment Laws in India and the U.S. Enriched features like ‘New Opening Vignettes’, ‘New Normal’ boxes, and expanded ‘Diversity Counts’ boxes. Special focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Discussion of topics with Indian examples like Axis Bank, Tech Mahindra, Marico, Zydus Lifesciences, Mahindra and Mahindra, Infosys, and many more. Inclusion of Indian case studies of Bank of Baroda, Zomato, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel (IHC), and a few others.