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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.
Contents
Guided tour
Preface
Part 1: Human resource management in the modern world
The nature of human resource management
The global context for human resource management
HRM around the world
Strategic human resource management
Workforce planning, analytics and AI
Employability: the basic skills
Part 2: Resourcing: getting people in the right places to do the right things
Organisational agility and flexibility
Recruitment
Selection methods and decisions
Employability: skills in resourcing
Part 3: Performance: success through individual and collective achievement
Employee performance management
Leadership
Managing attendance and absence
Engagement and retention
Employability: skills in performance
Part 4: Development
Organisational change and development
The context of employee learning and development
Learning and development
Talent and career development
Employability: skills in learning and development
Part 5: Employee relations
Employee voice
The legal framework of work
Diversity and inclusion
Employability: skills in employee relations
Part 6 Reward: the contract for payment
Total reward and setting pay
Incentives
Pensions and benefits
Employability: skills in reward
Part 7 Contemporary issues
HRM and business ethics
Managing the human resource function
HR in small and medium-sized enterprises
Health and well-being
Managing the international workforce
The future of work
Advanced HR skills
Index
