Introduction to Human Resource Management
A Guide to HR in Practice
2nd Edition
Published on 17. September 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
456 pages
978-1-84398-258-6 (ISBN)
Description
Offering a practical approach to HR, this title is ideal for the CIPD's new certificate in HR Practice as well as for foundation students or undergraduates studying an introductory module in HRM. Key Selling Points: - Maps to the new CIPD standards and certificate outline - Broad coverage means it is also suitable for wider Introduction to HR courses - Follows the logical sequence of the employment cycle - Practical focus balanced with the right amount of theory for introductory levelNew to this edition: - All chapters revised and updated in line with the new certificate - New chapters on employment law, organisational change and ending the employment relationship - Increased coverage of customer service skills - More on multicultural workforces, an ageing work population and work flexibility Online resource centreFor tutors: - PowerPoint slides - Lecturer's Guide
For students: - Annotated web links
For students: - Annotated web links
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Wimbledon
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 249 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
783 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84398-258-6 (9781843982586)
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Persons
Donald Currie
The late Donald Currie worked as a personnel officer for over 15 years before joining Southampton Solent University as a lecturer in personnel management.Charles Leatherbarrow - Senior Lecturer at Staffordshire University, teaching includes CIPD People Resourcing module - Worked for Shell for over 18 years as HR consultant and managerJ Fletcher - Senior Lecturer at Staffordshire University - 22 years experience of HR in Local government, 10 years' experience of training and development
The late Donald Currie worked as a personnel officer for over 15 years before joining Southampton Solent University as a lecturer in personnel management.Charles Leatherbarrow - Senior Lecturer at Staffordshire University, teaching includes CIPD People Resourcing module - Worked for Shell for over 18 years as HR consultant and managerJ Fletcher - Senior Lecturer at Staffordshire University - 22 years experience of HR in Local government, 10 years' experience of training and development
Content
Organisations
The employment relationship
HRM: The role of the HR practitioner
Human resource planning
Recruitment
Selection
Induction and retention
Learning
Human resource development
Performance management
Employee reward
Health, safety and wellbeing
Diversity and equality
Ending the employment relationship
Aspects of organisation culture
Organisational change
Work-life balance
The employment relationship
HRM: The role of the HR practitioner
Human resource planning
Recruitment
Selection
Induction and retention
Learning
Human resource development
Performance management
Employee reward
Health, safety and wellbeing
Diversity and equality
Ending the employment relationship
Aspects of organisation culture
Organisational change
Work-life balance