This is an accessible and lively introduction to the human resource
management, focusing on the frameworks of people management strategies, and covering the
basic operational areas and practices of HRM.
The sixth edition continues to explore ideas and themes in an engaging style
with reference to real-life examples, and offers student-friendly features and activities.
This edition includes new coverage of well-being, equality and diversity, and
offers a greater international perspective throughout. It is aimed at students taking an
HRM option on a Business Degree, or those studying for an HND, Foundation Degree or CIPD
qualification.
Margaret Foot and Caroline Hook have extensive work
experience in the field of HRM. They have both been Senior Lecturers in Human Resource
Management at Huddersfield University Business School and were founding members of the
CIPD Huddersfield group.
Table of Contents
Introducing human resource management
Human resource strategy and planning
High performance working: employee engagement through involvement and participation
The employment relationship
Equality and diversity
Recruitment
Selection: shortlisting, interviews and beyond (NEW combined single chapter covering all
aspects of selection)
Retention and talent management (NEW)
Performance management and appraisal
Learning and development
Payment systems
Health, safety and welfare
Discipline and grievance
Dismissal, redundancy and outplacement
544 pages, Paperback