Human Resource Management, 2nd Edition

As organizations take a more strategic approach to managing people, human resource managers need a resource that focuses on this approach. This second edition does just that. It integrates unique new features and revises the content to make concepts easier to understand and apply. Increased coverage of diversity and globalisation is included. Additional discussions reflect the current economic and business environment and how that is impacting a company’s HR strategies and practices. The Technology boxes in each chapter now take on a new twist and highlight some of the most current trends like social networking. Human resource managers will be able to use these concepts as they find out how to deal with the changing business environment.

Table of Contents

PART 1 Seeing People as a Strategic Resource.
Chapter 1 Creating Value Through Human Resources.
Chapter 2 Making Human Resource Management Strategic.
Chapter 3 Ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and Safety.

PART 2 Securing Effective Employees.
Chapter 4 Designing Productive and Satisfying Work.
Chapter 5 Recruiting Talented Employees.
Chapter 6 Selecting Employees Who Fit.
Chapter 7 Managing Employee Retention and Separation.

PART 3 Improving Employee Performance.
Chapter 8 Measuring Performance and Providing Feedback.
Chapter 9 Training for Improved Performance.
Chapter 10 Developing Employees and Their Careers.

PART 4 Motivating and Managing Employees.
Chapter 11 Motivating Employees Through Compensation.
Chapter 12 Designing Compensation and Benefit Packages.
Chapter 13 Working Effectively with Labor.
Chapter 14 Aligning Strategy with Practice.

Appendix A Occupational Outlook for HR Managers and Specialists.
Appendix B Human Resource Certification Institute Bodies of Knowledge.
Appendix C Human Resource Planning Society Knowledge Areas.
Appendix D Major Employment Laws in the United States.
Appendix E Organizations of Interest to HR Students and Professionals.
Appendix F Journals Useful to HR Students and Professionals.