The HR Business Partner Handbook

Glenn Templeman has breadth and depth of HR and business partnering experience gained over a twenty-year career thinking about or being an HR business partner across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Based in London, UK, he is currently an HR consultant within the management consulting industry working with government and public sector clients.

Chapter - 00: Introduction - A well-trodden path should be easy to follow;


Section - ONE: The foundational structure;


Chapter - 01: Knowing HR;
Chapter - 02: Knowing the business;
Chapter - 03: Adding value;


Section - TWO: The people fundamentals;


Chapter - 04: Always listen to people;
Chapter - 05: The power of empathy;
Chapter - 06: The protection of perception;
Chapter - 07: The moral and ethical compass;
Chapter - 08: Style, service and subservience;
Chapter - 09: Humble headlines;


Section - THREE: The road to strategic;


Chapter - 10: The active application of procrastination;
Chapter - 11: Say no to strangers;
Chapter - 12: Ever the pragmatist;


Section - FOUR: The clever stuff;


Chapter - 13: Strategic is a mindset;
Chapter - 14: Don’t treat the symptoms;
Chapter - 15: Tell me a story;


Section - FIVE: The warning signs;


Chapter - 16: Don’t throw nuts;
Chapter - 17: Progression over promotion;
Chapter - 18: Epilogue

"Developing a strategic mindset is an essential skill for all HR professionals. It is never too early to develop such a mindset and this book neatly shows you how."

"A step-by-step roadmap on how to be a simply brilliant and fulfilled HR Business Partner. Eloquent, funny and thought-provoking by turn, in an age of machine learning and HR bots, it is heartening to focus on the 'human' nature of this role and how a really effective HR partner to a business area can make a transformative difference. Sage advice for all in HR, regardless of which stage of their career."

"A compelling read for both aspiring and practicing HR Business Partners, written in a style that is informative and relatable and equipping those navigating the perennial challenges of this keystone HR role."

"A great insight into strategic thinking with practical applications and a wealth of real experiences. A valuable read for all those in HR who want to make a difference."

"This is an incredibly helpful, easy-to-read book with a witty slant. It provides wise advice and is an essential read for HR professionals and people leaders alike."

"This is an excellent read. It provides valuable insights, guidance and advice to someone starting out on the course of becoming an HR Business Partner - the sorts of insights which you don't normally get from a textbook. It gives the reader a glimpse into the author's own personal story and his views on what makes a strategic HR business partner stand out. It is thought provoking and offers a really interesting perspective."