Introduction to Human Resource Management A Guide to HR in Practice Edition: Date: Price: ISBN Paperback: ISBN Ebook: Pages: Format (mm): Product Category: Subject:
4 03/10/2018 £47.99 9780749483685 9780749483692 568 245x190 Textbook Introduction to HRM
This book
a comprehensive overview using straightforward language and key concept definitions « Provides to introduce those without industry experience to all the key aspects of HR and the role of the HR practitioner
beyond theory and encourages further thinking and reflective learning using ‘pause for « Goes thought’ boxes, activities, review questions, practical examples and wider reading to consolidate
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students’ learning and show how to apply this in the workplace Includes case studies from a range of organizations such as PwC, Rolls-Royce, Deliveroo and the BBC, as well as small and medium enterprises to show how HRM is applied in different organizations and international contexts New to this edition: international case studies, updates to legislation, coverage of zero-hours contracts, the gig economy, the continued rise of social media in recruitment and additional information on apprenticeships such as the UK apprenticeship levy Online resources: instructor’s manual, lecture slides, additional case studies and reflective questions for student self-study
Description Introduction to Human Resource Management is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the subject of HRM. Drawing on the authors’ experiences in both the public and private sectors and underpinned by academic theory, this textbook follows the logical sequence of the employment cycle and shows how human resource management plays out in practice. It covers organizational culture, the role of the HR professional, HR planning, recruitment and selection, talent management, L&D, motivation and performance, health and safety, diversity and equality, employment law, change management and handling and managing information. With a range of pedagogical features, including contemporary case studies and review questions, Introduction to Human Resource Management maps to the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in HR Practice and is also ideal for foundation and undergraduate students encountering HRM for the first time. This fully updated 4th edition has been revised and expanded to include coverage of zero-hours contracts and the gig economy, social media and e-recruitment and the UK apprenticeship levy. Online supporting resources include an instructor’s manual, lecture slides and students’ resources including multiple choice questions, additional case studies and reflective questions for self-study.
Author Information Charles Leatherbarrow is now retired. His career led him into managing the HR and Training functions within the oil and gas exploration sector in locations around the world. His later life was in academia, lecturing, researching and writing about human resource management. Janet Fletcher, Chartered FCIPD, is a senior lecturer in HRM at the University of Wolverhampton, UK.
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Human Resources, Organizational Development and Coaching
Organisations Aspects of organisational culture Human Resource Management (HRM) The role of the HR practitioner Human resource planning Recruitment Selection Induction and retention Learning and development – Key Concepts Learning and development – The practical aspects Employee motivation and performance Employee reward The employment relationship Health, safety, well-being and work-life balance Diversity and equality Understanding employment law Ending the employment relationship Change management Handling and managing information
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