HR for Hybrid Working: How to Adapt People Practices to Support Employees and the Organization written by Gary Cookson. Published by Kogan Page Limited, United States, 2022. Pp. 287. ISBN:9781398605725.

ABSTRACTThis book is one of the timely published literatures on human resources management during and after COVID-19where all the public and private organizations struggle to manage their human resources and day-to-day activitieswhile keeping in mind infectious diseases. This book investigates into one of the most significant shifts in theworkplace—hybrid working. With the COVID-19 pandemic acting as a catalyst, organizations across the regionwere forced to reconsider traditional office-based work models. This book provides practical insights and strategiesfor HR professionals who are navigating this transformation. Author Gary Cookson, an expert in human resourcesand leadership, offers actionable solutions to adjust people’s practices to the demands of hybrid work. Hybrid workthat combines remote and in-office working has become the new normal for many organizations after the pandemic.Companies have been trying to adapt without having solid resources that could give them direction and a road mapto thrive in this new environment. Cookson begins by setting the stage, discussing how the shift to hybrid work hasemerged from the disruption caused by the pandemic. He emphasizes that hybrid working is not a temporary trendbut a fundamental change in how organizations operate. The book contextualizes hybrid work within a broaderwork environment, highlighting its potential to reshape organizational culture, employee engagement, and businesspractices.