This article explores the major themes of recruitment, selection, training, development, and performance management in human resource management. It includes articles by experts in the field and provides insights into the best practices for managing your workforce. The bibliography includes works by Lisa Newington, Wayne Cascio, Chris Brewster, Packianathan Chelladurai, Sun Young Sung, Gail Tomblin Murphy, Harold Kerzner, Richard Bolden, David Guest, Wouter Van Dooren, Geert Bouckaert, and John Halligan.