Human Resource Management

Written for students who want a solid grounding in human resources before entering the profession, this textbook covers the core HR subjects alongside the wider context in which they operate. The third edition has been fully revised and runs from UK employment law and the day-to-day management of employment relationships to recruitment, workforce planning, staff engagement and pay and benefits design.

The book also examines how organisations are structured and how they change, and it considers practical ways to raise organisational performance. Two of the new chapters look at people management across international settings and at workplace wellbeing. A further new chapter addresses equity, diversity and inclusion.

Each chapter opens with learning outcomes that outline its content and help readers track their progress. Reflective activities and suggested further reading encourage deeper study, and case studies show how the theory plays out in real workplaces. The text is particularly suited to learners on the CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management and to those early in their HR careers.

Supporting online materials include PowerPoint slides, a guide for lecturers and annotated web links.