Human Resource Management

Learn about the fundamental concepts of HR management from theory to practice with the support of the ideal text Human Resource Management, 12th Edition, by Torrington, Hall, Taylor and Atkinson provides a comprehensive coverage of human resource management backed up by latest academic research and practical examples. The new edition of the text incorporates recent case studies, skills support and real-world references to cover the issues and debates facing HRM today.

Explore the fundamental principles in HR management and develop practical skills to excel in your career in the field Human Resource Management, 12th Edition, by Torrington, Hall, Taylor and Atkinson provides a comprehensive coverage of human resource management backed up by latest academic research, practical examples and an approach that encourages you to question new ideas in the field. Well-known for its scope of topics, reader-friendly content and succinctness, the new edition of this text has been thoroughly updated with the economic, social and legal employment practice changes and is specifically designed to cover the issues and debates facing HRM today. It incorporates recent case studies, skills support and real-world references to apply your understanding of the chapter to a practical business scenario.

The textbook is an ideal introduction to human resources for students pursuing undergraduate business and management courses, as well as those on CIPD accredited courses.

The new edition offers:

• Discussion on persistent skills shortages and the permanent changes to work brought about by the aftermath of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic
• New content on the use of artificial intelligence (AI), analytics and surveillance in different parts of HR
• Recognition of the focus on recruiting and retaining talent to reflect changing labour market pressures
• 'Theory into Practice' and 'Putting it into Practice' boxes at the end of chapters help to apply your understanding of the chapter to a practical business scenario.
• Updated content on the work and role of HRM in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
• Updated chapter on organisational agility and flexibility to reflect working practices in the post-Covid world
• Greater emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace
• Updated content on long term sickness and mental health issues to reflect growing focus on mental health and well-being

• 'Window on Practice' boxes provide examples of organizational practice, survey results and court cases to build up your knowledge of real-world practice
  About the authors:

  Derek Torrington was an Emeritus Professor of Management at the University of Manchester, Chartered Companion for the CIPD, and a previous Chief Examiner. He was the founding author of this textbook and made a huge contribution to the field of HRM.

  Laura Hall is a freelance academic and a Fellow of the CIPD. She has carried out work for a wide range of bodies, including the CIPD.

  Stephen Taylor is an Associate Professor in HRM at the University of Exeter Business School and a Companion for the CIPD.

  Carol Atkinson is a Professor of HRM and Associate Dean for Research at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School.

  Pearson, the world's learning company.

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Derek Torrington was an Emeritus Professor of Management at the University of Manchester, Chartered Companion for the CIPD, and a previous Chief Examiner. He was the founding author of this textbook and made a huge contribution to the field of HRM.

Laura Hall is a freelance academic and a Fellow of the CIPD. She has carried out work for a wide range of bodies, including the CIPD.

Stephen Taylor is an Associate Professor in HRM at the University of Exeter Business School and a Companion for the CIPD.

Carol Atkinson is a Professor of HRM and Associate Dean for Research at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School.

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Guided tour

Preface Part 1: Human resource management in the modern world

1. The nature of human resource management
2. The global context for human resource management
3. HRM around the world
4. Strategic human resource management
5. Workforce planning, analytics and AI

6. Employability: the basic skills Part 2: Resourcing: getting people in the right places to do the right things

7. Organisational agility and flexibility
8. Recruitment
9. Selection methods and decisions

10. Employability: skills in resourcing Part 3: Performance: success through individual and collective achievement

11. Employee performance management
12. Leadership
13. Managing attendance and absence
14. Engagement and retention

15. Employability: skills in performance Part 4: Development

16. Organisational change and development
17. The context of employee learning and development
18. Learning and development
19. Talent and career development

20. Employability: skills in learning and development Part 5: Employee relations

21. Employee voice
22. The legal framework of work
23. Diversity and inclusion

24. Employability: skills in employee relations Part 6 Reward: the contract for payment

25. Total reward and setting pay
26. Incentives
27. Pensions and benefits

28. Employability: skills in reward Part 7 Contemporary issues

29. HRM and business ethics
30. Managing the human resource function
31. HR in small and medium-sized enterprises
32. Health and well-being
33. Managing the international workforce
34. The future of work
35. Advanced HR skills
    Index