Introduction to Human Resource Management: A Guide to HR in Practice 4th Revised edition

Leatherbarrow, a human resources manager in the UK, and Fletcher, a lecturer in human resource management in the UK, introduce human resource management, for students in the UK’s Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Certificate courses and others. The book uses case studies and materials created and published by CIPD. It discusses organizations and organizational culture; the definition and approaches to human resource management; the role of the human resources practitioner; workforce planning; recruitment; selection; induction and retention; learning and development; performance management; rewards; the employee relationship; health, safety, well-being, and work-life balance; diversity; employment law; ending the employment relationship; change management; and handling and managing information. Updated, this 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, General Data Protection Regulation, the gender pay gap, artificial intelligence, big data, human resource analytics, and gamification. Online resources are provided. Annotation ©2018 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
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.
Gain a thorough understanding of the key concepts of HRM with this introductory textbook, which gives a comprehensive background for those without practical industry experience.