# Human Resources and People Operations - References and Resources

This document provides a curated collection of authoritative references, learning resources, tools, and standards for Human Resources and People Operations. All resources have been selected for their quality, practical value, and industry recognition across talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, learning and development, employee relations, and HR analytics.

## Table of Contents

- [Books](#books)
- [Standards and Guidelines](#standards-and-guidelines)
- [Professional Associations](#professional-associations)
- [Online Courses and Certifications](#online-courses-and-certifications)
- [Official Documentation and Software](#official-documentation-and-software)
- [Open Source Projects and Tools](#open-source-projects-and-tools)
- [Technical Blogs and Communities](#technical-blogs-and-communities)
- [Conference Proceedings and Research](#conference-proceedings-and-research)
- [Video Channels and Podcasts](#video-channels-and-podcasts)
- [Industry Thought Leaders](#industry-thought-leaders)

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## Books

### Foundational HR Texts

**"HR from the Outside In: Six Competencies for the Future of Human Resources" by Dave Ulrich, Jon Younger, Wayne Brockbank, and Mike Ulrich**
- Defines the competencies needed for HR professionals to deliver value
- Research-based framework from the RBL Group
- Essential reading for HR business partners
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/HR-Outside-Competencies-Future-Resources/dp/0071802665

**"The HR Scorecard: Linking People, Strategy, and Performance" by Brian E. Becker, Mark A. Huselid, and Dave Ulrich**
- Framework for measuring HR's contribution to organizational performance
- Introduces HR architecture and strategic HR measurement
- Foundational text for HR analytics
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/HR-Scorecard-Linking-Strategy-Performance/dp/1578511364

**"Human Resource Champions: The Next Agenda for Adding Value and Delivering Results" by Dave Ulrich**
- Classic text defining the four roles of HR
- Transformed thinking about HR's strategic contribution
- Foundation for HR business partner model
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Human-Resource-Champions-Delivering-Results/dp/0875847196

**"Reinventing HR: Insights from IBM's Global HR Study" by Randy MacDonald**
- Research-based insights on HR transformation
- Global perspectives on HR effectiveness
- URL: https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/institute-business-value/en-us/report/hr-study

**"Evidence-Based HR: The Bridge Between Your People and Delivering Business Strategy" by Brian Welle and Adam Grant**
- Scientific approach to HR practices
- Research-backed recommendations for people practices
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Evidence-Based-Bridge-Between-Delivering-Strategy/dp/0749483644

### Talent Acquisition

**"Talent Makers: How the Best Organizations Win through Structured and Inclusive Hiring" by Daniel Chait and Jon Stross**
- Modern approach to strategic hiring
- Structured interviewing and inclusive practices
- From the founders of Greenhouse
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Talent-Makers-Organizations-Structured-Inclusive/dp/1119785286

**"Who: The A Method for Hiring" by Geoff Smart and Randy Street**
- Systematic approach to hiring decisions
- Scorecard methodology for candidate evaluation
- Practical hiring framework
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Method-Hiring-Geoff-Smart/dp/0345504194

**"Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead" by Laszlo Bock**
- Google's approach to hiring and people management
- Data-driven HR practices
- Innovative people operations strategies
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Work-Rules-Insights-Inside-Transform/dp/1455554790

**"Hire With Your Head: Using Performance-Based Hiring to Build Outstanding Diverse Teams" by Lou Adler**
- Performance-based hiring methodology
- Focus on job-related criteria and diversity
- Practical assessment techniques
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Hire-Your-Head-Performance-Based-Outstanding/dp/1119808898

**"The Robot-Proof Recruiter: A Survival Guide for Recruitment and Sourcing Professionals" by Katrina Collier**
- Modern recruiting strategies in the digital age
- Candidate experience and engagement
- Social recruiting techniques
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Robot-Proof-Recruiter-Survival-Recruitment-Professionals/dp/1789660262

### Compensation and Benefits

**"Compensation" by George T. Milkovich, Jerry M. Newman, and Barry Gerhart**
- Comprehensive compensation management textbook
- Strategic and tactical compensation decisions
- Industry standard academic reference
- URL: https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/compensation-milkovich-newman/M9781260486100.html

**"Strategic Compensation: A Human Resource Management Approach" by Joseph J. Martocchio**
- Strategic approach to compensation design
- Total rewards perspective
- Practical applications and case studies
- URL: https://www.pearson.com/en-us/subject-catalog/p/strategic-compensation-a-human-resource-management-approach/P200000005924

**"The WorldatWork Handbook of Total Rewards" by WorldatWork**
- Comprehensive guide to total rewards
- From the leading total rewards association
- Covers all aspects of compensation and benefits
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/WorldatWork-Handbook-Total-Rewards-Comprehensive/dp/1119682444

**"Pay Matters: The Art and Science of Employee Compensation" by David Weaver**
- Practical guide to compensation management
- Balance of art and science in pay decisions
- Accessible for practitioners
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Pay-Matters-Science-Employee-Compensation/dp/1544516983

### Learning and Development

**"The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning" by Roy V.H. Pollock, Andy Jefferson, and Calhoun W. Wick**
- Framework for effective learning transfer
- Research-based approach to L&D
- Focus on business impact
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Six-Disciplines-Breakthrough-Learning-Development/dp/1118647998

**"Design for How People Learn" by Julie Dirksen**
- Applying learning science to instructional design
- Practical and engaging approach
- Essential for L&D professionals
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Design-People-Learn-Voices-Matter/dp/0134211286

**"The New Learning Architect" by Clive Shepherd**
- Modern approach to learning design
- Blended and digital learning strategies
- Practical frameworks for L&D
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/New-Learning-Architect-Clive-Shepherd/dp/0954650581

**"Telling Ain't Training" by Harold D. Stolovitch and Erica J. Keeps**
- Practical training design and delivery
- Evidence-based training practices
- Classic L&D reference
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Telling-Aint-Training-2nd-Expanded/dp/1562867016

**"Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning" by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel**
- Cognitive science of learning
- Evidence-based learning strategies
- Essential reading for L&D
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Stick-Science-Successful-Learning/dp/0674729013

### Employee Relations and Employment Law

**"The Essential Guide to Handling Workplace Harassment & Discrimination" by Deborah C. England**
- Comprehensive guide to workplace harassment prevention
- Legal requirements and best practices
- Investigation procedures
- URL: https://www.nolo.com/products/the-essential-guide-to-handling-workplace-harassment-discrimination-hrrs.html

**"The Manager's Guide to HR: Hiring, Firing, Performance Evaluations, Documentation, Benefits, and Everything Else You Need to Know" by Max Muller**
- Practical HR guidance for managers
- Legal compliance and best practices
- Day-to-day HR management
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Managers-Guide-Performance-Evaluations-Documentation/dp/0814433030

**"Employment Law for Business" by Dawn D. Bennett-Alexander and Laura P. Hartman**
- Comprehensive employment law textbook
- Federal and state employment regulations
- Case studies and applications
- URL: https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/employment-law-business-bennett-alexander-hartman/M9781260734430.html

**"The SHRM Essential Guide to Employment Law" by Charles Fleischer**
- Practical employment law reference
- State-by-state requirements
- Updated regularly
- URL: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/hr-qa/pages/shrm-essential-guide-to-employment-law.aspx

### HR Analytics and People Analytics

**"The Power of People: How Successful Organizations Use Workforce Analytics to Improve Business Performance" by Nigel Guenole, Jonathan Ferrar, and Sheri Feinzig**
- Comprehensive guide to people analytics
- Case studies from leading organizations
- Implementation frameworks
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Power-People-Successful-Organizations-Performance/dp/0134546008

**"Predictive HR Analytics: Mastering the HR Metric" by Martin R. Edwards and Kirsten Edwards**
- Statistical methods for HR analytics
- Practical analytics applications
- Building predictive models
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Predictive-HR-Analytics-Mastering-Metric/dp/0749497467

**"Excellence in People Analytics: How to Use Workforce Data to Create Business Value" by Jonathan Ferrar and David Green**
- Modern people analytics practices
- Building analytics capability
- Creating business value through data
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Excellence-People-Analytics-Workforce-Business/dp/0749498293

**"People Analytics: How Social Sensing Technology Will Transform Business and What It Tells Us about the Future of Work" by Ben Waber**
- Social sensing and workplace analytics
- Future of work insights
- Research-based perspectives
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/People-Analytics-Technology-Transform-Business/dp/0133158314

### Organizational Development and Culture

**"The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups" by Daniel Coyle**
- Building high-performing team cultures
- Research-based insights
- Practical applications
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Code-Secrets-Highly-Successful/dp/0804176981

**"Reinventing Organizations: A Guide to Creating Organizations Inspired by the Next Stage of Human Consciousness" by Frederic Laloux**
- Evolutionary approach to organizational design
- Self-management and purpose-driven organizations
- Transformational perspective
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Reinventing-Organizations-Creating-Inspired-Consciousness/dp/2960133501

**"An Everyone Culture: Becoming a Deliberately Developmental Organization" by Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey**
- Development-focused organizational cultures
- Adult development theory applied to organizations
- Case studies from innovative companies
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Everyone-Culture-Deliberately-Developmental-Organization/dp/1625278624

**"Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't" by Simon Sinek**
- Leadership and organizational culture
- Building trust and safety
- Purpose-driven leadership
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591848016

### Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

**"Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace & The Will To Change" by Jennifer Brown**
- Comprehensive approach to workplace inclusion
- From awareness to advocacy
- Practical inclusion strategies
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Inclusion-Diversity-New-Workplace-Change/dp/1946384100

**"How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive" by Jennifer Brown**
- Leadership guide for building inclusion
- Inclusive leadership competencies
- Actionable strategies
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/How-Inclusive-Leader-Creating-Belonging/dp/1523085177

**"Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People" by Mahzarin R. Banaji and Anthony G. Greenwald**
- Understanding unconscious bias
- Science of implicit bias
- Implications for workplace decisions
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Blindspot-Hidden-Biases-Good-People/dp/0345528433

**"Diversity, Inc.: The Failed Promise of a Billion-Dollar Business" by Pamela Newkirk**
- Critical examination of diversity initiatives
- What works and what doesn't
- Research-based insights
- URL: https://www.amazon.com/Diversity-Inc-Failed-Promise-Billion-Dollar/dp/1568588232

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## Standards and Guidelines

### HR Professional Standards

**SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge (SHRM BoCK)**
- Comprehensive HR competency framework
- Foundation for SHRM certifications
- Industry-standard competency model
- URL: https://www.shrm.org/certification/about/body-of-competency-and-knowledge/pages/default.aspx

**HRCI HR Body of Knowledge**
- Knowledge framework for PHR/SPHR certifications
- Comprehensive HR knowledge areas
- Professional certification foundation
- URL: https://www.hrci.org/our-programs/our-certifications

**CIPD Profession Map**
- UK-based HR competency framework
- International HR standards
- Professional development guidance
- URL: https://www.cipd.co.uk/learn/career/profession-map

**WorldatWork Total Rewards Body of Knowledge**
- Comprehensive total rewards framework
- Compensation and benefits standards
- URL: https://www.worldatwork.org/education-certification/

### Employment Law and Compliance

**U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Guidelines**
- Federal discrimination law guidance
- Enforcement guidelines
- Compliance resources
- URL: https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance

**U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Compliance Guides**
- FLSA, FMLA, and other federal law guidance
- Wage and hour requirements
- Leave administration
- URL: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/compliance-assistance

**OSHA Safety Standards**
- Workplace safety requirements
- Industry-specific standards
- Compliance guidance
- URL: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standards

**ADA National Network**
- Americans with Disabilities Act guidance
- Accommodation requirements
- Best practices
- URL: https://adata.org/

**ERISA Guidelines**
- Employee benefits law requirements
- Fiduciary responsibilities
- Compliance standards
- URL: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa/about-ebsa/our-activities/resource-center/faqs

### ISO Standards for HR

**ISO 30400 - Human Resource Management Vocabulary**
- Standard terminology for HR
- International HR language
- URL: https://www.iso.org/standard/63755.html

**ISO 30405 - Human Resource Management Guidelines on Recruitment**
- Recruitment process standards
- Best practice guidelines
- URL: https://www.iso.org/standard/64148.html

**ISO 30408 - Human Resource Management Guidelines on Human Governance**
- HR governance standards
- Organizational governance frameworks
- URL: https://www.iso.org/standard/63494.html

**ISO 30409 - Human Resource Management Workforce Planning**
- Workforce planning standards
- Strategic planning guidance
- URL: https://www.iso.org/standard/64149.html

**ISO 30414 - Human Capital Reporting Guidelines**
- HR metrics and reporting standards
- Human capital disclosure framework
- URL: https://www.iso.org/standard/69338.html

### Compensation Standards

**FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) Regulations**
- Minimum wage and overtime requirements
- Exempt vs. non-exempt classification
- Record-keeping requirements
- URL: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa

**Equal Pay Act Guidelines**
- Pay equity requirements
- Compliance guidance
- URL: https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/equal-pay-act-1963

**SEC Executive Compensation Disclosure Rules**
- Public company compensation disclosure
- CEO pay ratio requirements
- URL: https://www.sec.gov/divisions/corpfin/guidance/execcomdisclosure.htm

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## Professional Associations

### Primary HR Associations

**Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)**
- World's largest HR professional society
- Certifications (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)
- Research, resources, and advocacy
- URL: https://www.shrm.org/

**HR Certification Institute (HRCI)**
- HR professional certifications (PHR, SPHR, GPHR)
- Global HR credentials
- Recertification resources
- URL: https://www.hrci.org/

**Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)**
- UK-based professional HR body
- International membership
- Professional qualifications
- URL: https://www.cipd.co.uk/

**Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD)**
- Research and scholarly HR community
- HR development focus
- Academic publications
- URL: https://www.ahrd.org/

**International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM)**
- HR technology professionals
- HRIS and HR tech focus
- URL: https://www.ihrim.org/

### Specialty Associations

**WorldatWork**
- Total rewards professionals
- Compensation and benefits certifications (CCP, CBP, GRP)
- Total rewards research and resources
- URL: https://www.worldatwork.org/

**Association for Talent Development (ATD)**
- Learning and development professionals
- CPTD certification
- Training and development resources
- URL: https://www.td.org/

**Talent Acquisition Professionals (ERE)**
- Recruiting and talent acquisition community
- Events and content
- URL: https://www.ere.net/

**National Human Resources Association (NHRA)**
- Regional HR networking and development
- Local chapter support
- URL: https://www.humanresources.org/

**Human Capital Institute (HCI)**
- Strategic human capital management
- Research and education
- URL: https://www.hci.org/

**International Coach Federation (ICF)**
- Professional coaching credentials
- Coaching standards and ethics
- URL: https://coachingfederation.org/

### Diversity and Inclusion Organizations

**National Diversity Council**
- Diversity and inclusion resources
- Regional councils
- URL: https://nationaldiversitycouncil.org/

**Diversity Best Practices**
- Diversity benchmarking
- Best practices research
- URL: https://www.diversitybestpractices.com/

**Catalyst**
- Women in business research
- Gender equity advocacy
- URL: https://www.catalyst.org/

**Out & Equal Workplace Advocates**
- LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion
- Resources and advocacy
- URL: https://outandequal.org/

**Disability:IN**
- Disability inclusion in business
- Resources and certification
- URL: https://disabilityin.org/

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## Online Courses and Certifications

### Professional Certifications

**SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) / Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)**
- Industry-leading HR certification
- Competency-based assessment
- Ongoing recertification
- URL: https://www.shrm.org/certification/

**Professional in Human Resources (PHR) / Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)**
- Knowledge-based HR certification
- U.S.-focused or global (GPHR) options
- URL: https://www.hrci.org/our-programs/our-certifications

**CIPD Qualifications**
- Foundation, Associate, Chartered, and Fellow levels
- International recognition
- URL: https://www.cipd.co.uk/learn/career/cipd-qualifications

**Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)**
- WorldatWork compensation certification
- Technical compensation expertise
- URL: https://www.worldatwork.org/education-certification/certification/certified-compensation-professional-ccp/

**Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)**
- WorldatWork benefits certification
- Benefits design and administration
- URL: https://www.worldatwork.org/education-certification/certification/certified-benefits-professional-cbp/

**Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)**
- ATD learning and development certification
- Comprehensive L&D competency assessment
- URL: https://www.td.org/certification/cptd

**AIRS Recruiting Certifications**
- Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR)
- Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter (CDR)
- URL: https://www.airsdirectory.com/training/certifications

### University Programs (Online)

**Cornell University HR Certificate Programs**
- ILR School HR certificates
- Multiple specialization options
- URL: https://ecornell.cornell.edu/certificates/human-resources/

**University of Michigan HR Management Certificate**
- Ross School of Business
- Strategic HR leadership
- URL: https://michiganross.umich.edu/programs/executive-education

**SHRM Learning System**
- Comprehensive HR certification preparation
- SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP prep
- URL: https://www.shrm.org/certification/learn/pages/learning-system.aspx

**Wharton HR Management and Analytics**
- People analytics specialization
- Executive education
- URL: https://executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu/for-individuals/all-programs/human-resources-management-and-analytics/

### MOOC Courses

**Coursera - Human Resource Management Specialization (University of Minnesota)**
- Comprehensive HR curriculum
- Recruiting, performance, compensation
- URL: https://www.coursera.org/specializations/human-resource-management

**Coursera - People Analytics (University of Pennsylvania)**
- Data-driven HR decisions
- Analytics fundamentals for HR
- URL: https://www.coursera.org/learn/wharton-people-analytics

**LinkedIn Learning - HR Learning Paths**
- Comprehensive HR skill building
- Multiple HR topic areas
- URL: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/topics/human-resources

**edX - Managing Human Capital in Retail (Dartmouth)**
- Retail HR management
- Practical applications
- URL: https://www.edx.org/learn/human-resources

**Coursera - Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees (University of Minnesota)**
- Talent acquisition fundamentals
- Selection and onboarding
- URL: https://www.coursera.org/learn/recruiting-hiring-onboarding-employees

**Udemy - HR Courses**
- Wide variety of HR topics
- Affordable self-paced learning
- URL: https://www.udemy.com/topic/human-resources/

### Specialty Training

**DDI Leadership Development**
- Leadership assessment and development
- Manager training programs
- URL: https://www.ddiworld.com/

**Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)**
- Leadership development programs
- Executive coaching certification
- URL: https://www.ccl.org/

**Crucial Learning (formerly VitalSmarts)**
- Crucial Conversations training
- Influence and accountability
- URL: https://cruciallearning.com/

**Franklin Covey**
- 7 Habits and leadership development
- Organizational effectiveness
- URL: https://www.franklincovey.com/

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## Official Documentation and Software

### Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)

**Workday**
- Enterprise HCM platform
- Documentation: https://doc.workday.com/
- Community: https://community.workday.com/

**SAP SuccessFactors**
- Cloud-based HCM suite
- Documentation: https://help.sap.com/docs/SAP_SUCCESSFACTORS_HXM_SUITE
- Community: https://community.sap.com/topics/successfactors

**Oracle HCM Cloud**
- Comprehensive HCM platform
- Documentation: https://docs.oracle.com/en/cloud/saas/human-resources/
- Community: https://community.oracle.com/

**UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)**
- HCM and workforce management
- Documentation: https://www.ukg.com/resources
- URL: https://www.ukg.com/

**ADP**
- Payroll and HR solutions
- Documentation: https://www.adp.com/resources/
- URL: https://www.adp.com/

**BambooHR**
- SMB-focused HRIS
- Documentation: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/
- URL: https://www.bamboohr.com/

**Rippling**
- Modern HR and IT platform
- Documentation: https://www.rippling.com/resources
- URL: https://www.rippling.com/

### Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

**Greenhouse**
- Enterprise recruiting platform
- Documentation: https://support.greenhouse.io/
- API: https://developers.greenhouse.io/
- URL: https://www.greenhouse.io/

**Lever**
- Recruiting software and ATS
- Documentation: https://help.lever.co/
- URL: https://www.lever.co/

**iCIMS**
- Talent acquisition platform
- Documentation: https://www.icims.com/resources/
- URL: https://www.icims.com/

**Workable**
- Recruiting and HR software
- Documentation: https://help.workable.com/
- URL: https://www.workable.com/

**SmartRecruiters**
- Enterprise talent acquisition
- Documentation: https://help.smartrecruiters.com/
- URL: https://www.smartrecruiters.com/

### Learning Management Systems (LMS)

**Cornerstone OnDemand**
- Enterprise learning platform
- Documentation: https://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/resources/
- URL: https://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/

**Docebo**
- AI-powered LMS
- Documentation: https://help.docebo.com/
- URL: https://www.docebo.com/

**Litmos**
- Corporate learning platform
- Documentation: https://support.litmos.com/
- URL: https://www.litmos.com/

**Absorb LMS**
- Cloud-based LMS
- Documentation: https://support.absorblms.com/
- URL: https://www.absorblms.com/

**Udemy Business**
- Enterprise learning marketplace
- Documentation: https://business.udemy.com/resources/
- URL: https://business.udemy.com/

### Performance Management

**Lattice**
- Performance and engagement platform
- Documentation: https://help.lattice.com/
- URL: https://lattice.com/

**15Five**
- Performance management and engagement
- Documentation: https://success.15five.com/
- URL: https://www.15five.com/

**Culture Amp**
- Employee feedback and analytics
- Documentation: https://support.cultureamp.com/
- URL: https://www.cultureamp.com/

**Betterworks**
- OKR and performance management
- Documentation: https://success.betterworks.com/
- URL: https://www.betterworks.com/

**Reflektive**
- Real-time performance management
- URL: https://www.reflektive.com/

### Compensation Management

**PayScale**
- Compensation data and software
- Documentation: https://www.payscale.com/resources/
- URL: https://www.payscale.com/

**Salary.com CompAnalyst**
- Compensation management platform
- Documentation: https://www.salary.com/resources/
- URL: https://www.salary.com/

**Mercer Win**
- Compensation planning and analysis
- URL: https://www.mercer.com/what-we-do/workforce-and-careers/compensation-strategy/

**Radford (Aon)**
- Tech and life sciences compensation data
- URL: https://radford.aon.com/

### Employee Engagement

**Qualtrics EmployeeXM**
- Employee experience management
- Documentation: https://www.qualtrics.com/support/employee-experience/
- URL: https://www.qualtrics.com/employee-experience/

**Glint (LinkedIn)**
- Employee engagement platform
- URL: https://www.glintinc.com/

**Peakon (Workday)**
- Employee listening platform
- URL: https://www.workday.com/en-us/products/employee-engagement/peakon.html

**TinyPulse**
- Employee feedback and recognition
- Documentation: https://help.tinypulse.com/
- URL: https://www.tinypulse.com/

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## Open Source Projects and Tools

### HR Analytics and Data

**R packages for HR Analytics**
- peopleanalytics-r: https://github.com/peopleanalytics-r
- turnover: https://cran.r-project.org/web/packages/turnover/
- URL: https://cran.r-project.org/web/views/Econometrics.html

**Python HR Analytics Libraries**
- pandas for HR data analysis: https://pandas.pydata.org/
- scikit-learn for predictive HR models: https://scikit-learn.org/
- URL: https://github.com/python-visualization/folium

**OpenHRMS**
- Open source HR management system
- Built on Odoo platform
- URL: https://www.openhrms.com/
- GitHub: https://github.com/CybroOdoo/OpenHRMS

**OrangeHRM**
- Open source HR management
- Free community version
- URL: https://www.orangehrm.com/
- GitHub: https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm

**Sentrifugo**
- Open source HRMS
- PHP-based application
- URL: http://www.sentrifugo.com/
- GitHub: https://github.com/nicevoice/sentrifugo

### Survey and Assessment Tools

**LimeSurvey**
- Open source survey tool
- Employee survey capabilities
- URL: https://www.limesurvey.org/
- GitHub: https://github.com/LimeSurvey/LimeSurvey

**Typeform Open Source Alternatives**
- Open source form builders
- URL: https://github.com/ohmyform/ohmyform

### Learning and Development

**Open edX**
- Open source learning platform
- URL: https://openedx.org/
- GitHub: https://github.com/openedx

**Moodle**
- Open source LMS
- Corporate learning capabilities
- URL: https://moodle.org/
- GitHub: https://github.com/moodle/moodle

**ILIAS**
- Open source e-learning platform
- URL: https://www.ilias.de/en/
- GitHub: https://github.com/ILIAS-eLearning/ILIAS

### Data Visualization for HR

**Tableau Public**
- Free data visualization
- HR dashboard templates
- URL: https://public.tableau.com/

**Apache Superset**
- Open source BI platform
- HR analytics dashboards
- URL: https://superset.apache.org/
- GitHub: https://github.com/apache/superset

**Metabase**
- Open source BI tool
- Self-service analytics
- URL: https://www.metabase.com/
- GitHub: https://github.com/metabase/metabase

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## Technical Blogs and Communities

### Industry Blogs

**SHRM Blog**
- HR trends and best practices
- Policy and compliance updates
- URL: https://blog.shrm.org/

**HR Bartender**
- Practical HR advice
- By Sharlyn Lauby
- URL: https://www.hrbartender.com/

**Evil HR Lady**
- Real-world HR perspectives
- By Suzanne Lucas
- URL: https://evilhrlady.org/

**Fistful of Talent**
- HR and talent management blog
- Multiple contributors
- URL: https://www.fistfuloftalent.com/

**HR Dive**
- HR news and trends
- Industry analysis
- URL: https://www.hrdive.com/

**People Analytics World**
- People analytics insights
- By David Green
- URL: https://www.peopleanalyticsworld.com/

**Visier Blog**
- People analytics and workforce planning
- Data-driven HR insights
- URL: https://www.visier.com/blog/

**Josh Bersin**
- HR technology and practices
- Industry research and analysis
- URL: https://joshbersin.com/

**RecruitingDaily**
- Recruiting and talent acquisition
- Industry news and insights
- URL: https://recruitingdaily.com/

**ERE Media**
- Recruiting and talent acquisition
- Events and content
- URL: https://www.ere.net/

### Online Communities

**SHRM Connect**
- SHRM member community
- Discussion forums
- URL: https://community.shrm.org/

**Reddit HR Communities**
- r/humanresources: General HR discussions
- r/recruiting: Recruiting community
- r/AskHR: HR questions
- URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/humanresources/

**LinkedIn HR Groups**
- HR Professionals Network
- Talent Acquisition Leaders
- People Analytics Forum
- URL: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/

**HR.com Community**
- HR professional network
- Webcasts and resources
- URL: https://www.hr.com/

**WorldatWork Community**
- Total rewards professionals
- Compensation and benefits discussions
- URL: https://www.worldatwork.org/community/

**ATD Community**
- Learning and development professionals
- L&D discussions and resources
- URL: https://www.td.org/communities

### Vendor Communities

**Workday Community**
- Workday user community
- Best practices and support
- URL: https://community.workday.com/

**SAP Community - SuccessFactors**
- SuccessFactors users
- Implementation resources
- URL: https://community.sap.com/topics/successfactors

**Greenhouse Community**
- Greenhouse user resources
- Best practices
- URL: https://www.greenhouse.io/community

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## Conference Proceedings and Research

### Major Conferences

**SHRM Annual Conference & Expo**
- Largest HR conference
- Comprehensive HR coverage
- URL: https://annual.shrm.org/

**HR Technology Conference & Expo**
- HR technology focus
- Vendor showcase
- URL: https://www.hrtechnologyconference.com/

**WorldatWork Total Rewards Conference**
- Compensation and benefits focus
- Total rewards expertise
- URL: https://www.worldatwork.org/events/total-rewards-conference

**ATD International Conference & Exposition**
- Learning and development
- Training and talent development
- URL: https://www.td.org/atd-international-conference-and-exposition

**Talent Connect (LinkedIn)**
- Talent acquisition and development
- LinkedIn insights
- URL: https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/events/talent-connect

**People Analytics World**
- People analytics focus
- Data-driven HR
- URL: https://peopleanalyticsworld.com/conference/

**Unleash World**
- HR technology and innovation
- Future of work
- URL: https://www.unleash.ai/

**HR Transform**
- HR innovation and technology
- Startup showcase
- URL: https://www.hrtransform.com/

**Workhuman Live**
- Employee recognition and culture
- Human workplace
- URL: https://www.workhuman.com/resources/workhuman-live

### Research Organizations

**SHRM Research**
- HR research and surveys
- Benchmarking data
- URL: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/pages/research.aspx

**Bersin (Deloitte)**
- HR research and advisory
- Technology and practices
- URL: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/human-capital/topics/bersin.html

**Gartner HR Research**
- HR technology and practices
- Market analysis
- URL: https://www.gartner.com/en/human-resources

**McKinsey Organization Practice**
- Organizational research
- People and performance
- URL: https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights

**Harvard Business Review - HR Articles**
- HR and management research
- Thought leadership
- URL: https://hbr.org/topic/subject/human-resource-management

**MIT Sloan Management Review**
- Management and HR research
- Digital HR trends
- URL: https://sloanreview.mit.edu/

**Academy of Management**
- Academic HR research
- Scholarly publications
- URL: https://aom.org/

### Key Journals

**Human Resource Management (Wiley)**
- Academic HR research
- Scholarly articles
- URL: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1099050x

**Journal of Applied Psychology**
- Applied psychology research
- HR and organizational behavior
- URL: https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/apl

**Personnel Psychology**
- HR and industrial-organizational psychology
- Scholarly research
- URL: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/17446570

**Human Resource Development Quarterly**
- HRD research
- AHRD publication
- URL: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15321096

**International Journal of Human Resource Management**
- Global HR research
- International perspectives
- URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rijh20/current

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## Video Channels and Podcasts

### YouTube Channels

**SHRM**
- HR best practices and trends
- Conference sessions
- URL: https://www.youtube.com/user/SHRMofficial

**Josh Bersin**
- HR technology and trends
- Industry analysis
- URL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgLTVNqYIK0_5CqvFvqRmug

**LinkedIn Talent Solutions**
- Recruiting insights
- Talent trends
- URL: https://www.youtube.com/user/LinkedInTalent

**HR Daily Advisor**
- HR compliance and practices
- Legal updates
- URL: https://www.youtube.com/user/HRDailyAdvisor

**ATD**
- Learning and development
- Training best practices
- URL: https://www.youtube.com/user/ABORATORY

**WorldatWork**
- Total rewards content
- Compensation and benefits
- URL: https://www.youtube.com/user/WorldatWork

**HR.com**
- HR webcasts and content
- Multiple HR topics
- URL: https://www.youtube.com/user/HRcom1

### Podcasts

**HR Happy Hour**
- HR technology and practices
- By Steve Boese and Trish McFarlane
- URL: https://www.hrhappyhour.net/

**DriveThruHR**
- Daily HR discussions
- Guest interviews
- URL: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/daboratory

**The HR Bartender Show**
- Practical HR insights
- By Sharlyn Lauby
- URL: https://www.hrbartender.com/podcast/

**HBR IdeaCast**
- Management and leadership
- HR-relevant topics
- URL: https://hbr.org/2018/01/podcast-ideacast

**WorkLife with Adam Grant**
- Workplace psychology
- Organizational behavior
- URL: https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife

**Recruiting Future**
- Recruiting and talent acquisition
- By Matt Alder
- URL: https://recruitingfuture.com/

**People Analytics Podcast**
- Data-driven HR
- Analytics insights
- URL: https://www.peopleanalyticsworld.com/podcast/

**Talent Culture #WorkTrends**
- HR trends and technology
- Industry discussions
- URL: https://talentculture.com/worktrends-podcasts/

**Punk Rock HR**
- Modern HR perspectives
- By Laurie Ruettimann
- URL: https://laurieruettimann.com/punkrockhr/

**Chad & Cheese Podcast**
- Recruiting industry commentary
- Irreverent HR discussions
- URL: https://www.chadcheese.com/

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## Industry Thought Leaders

### HR Strategy and Transformation

**Dave Ulrich**
- HR business partner model
- HR transformation
- University of Michigan
- URL: https://www.daveulrich.com/

**Josh Bersin**
- HR technology analyst
- Industry research
- URL: https://joshbersin.com/

**John Boudreau**
- Strategic HR and talent
- USC Marshall School
- URL: https://www.marshall.usc.edu/personnel/john-boudreau

**Ravin Jesuthasan**
- Future of work
- Mercer
- URL: https://www.ravinjesuthasan.com/

### Talent and People Analytics

**David Green**
- People analytics
- Insight222
- URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrgreen/

**Alexis Fink**
- People analytics
- Meta (formerly Facebook)
- URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisfink/

**Adam Grant**
- Organizational psychology
- Wharton School
- URL: https://www.adamgrant.net/

### Recruiting and Talent Acquisition

**John Sullivan**
- Recruiting strategy
- San Francisco State University
- URL: https://drjohnsullivan.com/

**Lou Adler**
- Performance-based hiring
- The Adler Group
- URL: https://www.louadlergroup.com/

**Hung Lee**
- Recruiting brainfood
- Newsletter curator
- URL: https://www.recruitingbrainfood.com/

### Learning and Development

**Donald H. Taylor**
- Learning technology
- Learning Technologies Conference
- URL: https://donaldhtaylor.co.uk/

**Jane Hart**
- Modern workplace learning
- Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies
- URL: https://www.c4lpt.co.uk/

### Diversity and Inclusion

**Jennifer Brown**
- Inclusive leadership
- Jennifer Brown Consulting
- URL: https://jenniferbrownspeaks.com/

**Verna Myers**
- Diversity and inclusion
- Netflix VP of Inclusion
- URL: https://www.vernamyers.com/

**Lily Zheng**
- DEI strategy
- Author and consultant
- URL: https://www.lilyzheng.co/

### Compensation and Benefits

**Ed Lawler**
- Total rewards and organization
- USC Center for Effective Organizations
- URL: https://ceo.usc.edu/edward-e-lawler-iii/

**Ann Bares**
- Compensation cafe
- Altura Consulting
- URL: https://www.compensationcafe.com/

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## Learning Paths and Career Resources

### Career Development

**SHRM Career Resources**
- Job board and career guidance
- Professional development
- URL: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/career/pages/default.aspx

**HR Career Path Tool (SHRM)**
- Career planning resources
- Role descriptions
- URL: https://www.shrm.org/certification/about/body-of-competency-and-knowledge/pages/career-navigator.aspx

**WorldatWork Career Center**
- Total rewards career resources
- Job opportunities
- URL: https://www.worldatwork.org/career-center/

**ATD Career Development**
- L&D career resources
- Professional growth
- URL: https://www.td.org/career-development

### Skill Development Paths

**HR Generalist Path**
1. HR fundamentals and employment law
2. Recruiting and onboarding
3. Compensation and benefits basics
4. Employee relations
5. HRIS and operations
6. PHR or SHRM-CP certification

**HR Business Partner Path**
1. HR generalist foundation
2. Business acumen development
3. Consulting and advisory skills
4. Change management
5. HR analytics basics
6. SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification

**Talent Acquisition Path**
1. Recruiting fundamentals
2. Sourcing and Boolean search
3. Interviewing skills
4. Employer branding
5. Recruiting analytics
6. AIRS or Talent Board certification

**Compensation Path**
1. Compensation fundamentals
2. Job evaluation and market pricing
3. Salary structure design
4. Pay equity analysis
5. Executive compensation
6. CCP certification

**Learning & Development Path**
1. Adult learning principles
2. Instructional design
3. Training facilitation
4. Learning technology
5. Measurement and ROI
6. CPTD certification

**People Analytics Path**
1. HR data fundamentals
2. Excel and data visualization
3. Statistical analysis basics
4. Survey design and analysis
5. Predictive analytics
6. Advanced analytics tools (R/Python)

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## Conclusion

This curated collection represents the most authoritative and practical resources for Human Resources and People Operations across all major functional areas. Whether you are entering the HR profession, developing expertise in a specialty area, or leading HR transformation, these resources provide comprehensive coverage of the field's best practices, research, and emerging trends.

**Recommended Starting Points:**

1. **For HR Fundamentals**: Start with SHRM resources and pursue SHRM-CP certification
2. **For Talent Acquisition**: Read "Talent Makers" and explore Greenhouse/Lever documentation
3. **For Compensation**: WorldatWork materials and CCP certification path
4. **For Learning & Development**: ATD resources and "The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning"
5. **For People Analytics**: "The Power of People" and Coursera People Analytics course
6. **For HR Technology**: Josh Bersin's research and HR Technology Conference content
7. **For Strategic HR**: Dave Ulrich's books and the HR Business Partner model
8. **For Employment Law**: SHRM Legal Resources and regular EEOC/DOL updates

Remember that HR is fundamentally about enabling people and organizations to achieve their potential. Stay current with evolving practices while maintaining strong foundations in employment law, ethical practice, and genuine care for employee well-being. The most effective HR professionals combine technical expertise with business acumen, data literacy, and the interpersonal skills to build trust and drive positive change.
