Management of Human Resources: The Essentials, Fifth Canadian Edition by Gary Dessler offers a current and comprehensive exploration of human resource management, recognizing employees as pivotal organizational assets. This edition delves into the critical employee-employer relationship in the workplace, highlighting how the knowledge, skills, assets, and competencies of employees contribute to organizational objectives and provide a competitive edge in today’s hyper-competitive global landscape. Designed for both human resources and non-human resources readers, the text brings a vital perspective to the field. Published by Pearson Canada, this 384-page work is written in English. It carries ISBN-10: 134883020 and ISBN-13: 978-0134883021, with a publication date of January 15, 2018.