Human Resource Management

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.

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