Human Resource Management at Work

Providing all the research, models and theory needed for an HR master's degree and the examples and context necessary to excel as an HR professional.

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A leading textbook in its field, Human Resource Management at Work is a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of HRM. This textbook covers everything students need to excel in their academic studies.

Divided into four key parts, the first part of the book covers HRM strategy and the global context. Part Two discusses the role of HR professionals and line managers in the workplace and how the responsibilities for delivering effective HR varies in a changing world of work. Part Three has expert coverage of the key areas of HR including resourcing and talent management, learning and development (L&D), reward and employment relations. The final part examines the impact that HRM can have on business performance and also outlines the key knowledge and skills required to manage a business project.

This eight edition now has updated coverage of artificial intelligence (AI), HR ecosystems, equal value and pay ethics and the new approaches to project management, as well as updates throughout. Human Resource Management at Work includes international real-world examples, reflective practice activities to encourage critical thinking, exercises to help the consolidation of learning and 'explore further' boxes to encourage wider reading.

This new edition is for students taking the CIPD Level 7 qualification and is also for non-CIPD accredited HR masters students. Online supporting resources include an instructor's manual and lecture slides.