Human Resource Management at Work: The Definitive Guide

Human Resource Management at Work is a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of HRM, covering everything HR students need to excel in their academic studies.

This leading textbook is divided into four key parts. The first part of the book covers HRM strategy and the global context, whilst Part Two discusses the role of HR professionals and line managers in the workplace and how the responsibilities for delivering effective HR varies in a changing world of work. Part Three has expert coverage of the key areas of HR including resourcing and talent management, learning and development (L&D), reward and employment relations. The final part examines the impact that HRM can have on business performance and also outlines the key knowledge and skills required to manage a business project.

This updated edition now has coverage of artificial intelligence, HR ecosystems, equal value and pay ethics and the new approaches to project management. It also includes international real-world examples, reflective practice activities to encourage critical thinking, exercises to help the consolidation of learning and ’explore further’ boxes to encourage wider reading.

This book is for students taking the CIPD Level 7 qualification and is also for non-CIPD accredited HR postgraduate students. Online supporting resources include an instructor’s manual and lecture slides.

Mick Marchington was emeritus professor of Human Resource Management at University of Manchester and a Chartered Companion of the CIPD.

Adrian Wilkinson is a professor and was founding director of the Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing at Griffith University, Australia and a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD.

Rory Donnelly is Professor of HRM at the University of Liverpool and a Chartered Member of the CIPD.

Anastasia Kynighou is a senior lecturer in Human Resource Management at Manchester Metropolitan University and a Chartered Member of the CIPD.