Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management is uniquely holistic in its approach to advanced HRM and takes the reader logically through a wide variety of practical issues and functions that affect HR practitioners. Topics addressed include competition and choice, people and skills, regulation and public policy, social trends, engaging people, managing an international workforce, and developing and implementing HR strategies. It is an essential one-stop resource that clearly evaluates the issues surrounding the way people are managed, offers insight into the future development of HRM, and provides the theoretical framework that will enable success in practice. Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management is packed full of engaging features, such as chapter-by-chapter learning outcomes, case studies, critical reflections, questions and activities designed to actively engage you with the material addressed and summaries of key points to aid learning. Taking you step-by-step through the aspects of HR management so vital for the practice of HR within an organisation, Stephen Taylor's innovative textbook is ideal for students taking an HRM module at undergraduate or Master's level, as well as students taking other modules that explore people management in relation to the wider business context. Online resources are offered to complement the material and include annotated web links, for a wealth of useful sources and information to develop your understanding, multiple choice questionnaires, PowerPoint slides for tutors to design their programmes, along with Lecturer's guides.

Focusing on current workplace issues and employee and employer expectations of Human Resource Management in a rapidly changing business environment, this book examines current trends of HR practices and expands on current literature.

THE JOSSEY-BASS READER ON Contemporary Issues in Adult Education With contributions from leading experts in the field, The Jossey-Bass Reader on Contemporary Issues in Adult Education collects in one volume the best previously published literature on the issues and trends affecting adult education today. The volume includes influential pieces from foundational authors in the profession such as Eduard C. Lindeman, Alain Locke, and Paulo Freire, as well as current work from authors around the world, including Laura L. Bierema, John M. Dirkx, Cecilia Amaluisa Fiallos, Peter Jarvis, Michael Newman, and Shirley Walters. In five sections, the book's thirty chapters delve into a wide range of compelling topics including: social justice, democracy, and activism diversity and marginalization human resource development lifelong learning ethical issues the meaning and role of emotions globalization and non-Western perspectives the role of mass media, popular culture, and "social learning" technology health, welfare, and environment Each piece is framed within its larger context by the editors, and each section is accompanied by helpful reflection and discussion questions.

Reflecting the global nature of the workplace, this is a concise introduction to the world of human resource management that goes beyond a prescriptive, how-to approach and prepares you for the issues and dilemmas you may face in your HR career. Includes new discussions on the impact of Black Lives Matter on HR, the effect of Covid-19 on recruitment and on the mental health of employees, and post-Brexit points-based immigration Boxed features including ‘Ethical Insights’, ‘Research Insights’, and ‘HRM in Practice’ highlight contemporary practices, critical perspectives, and discussions and debates related to each chapter Now features a running case study, where in each chapter you can apply what you’ve learnt to solve a challenge faced by the HR Manager of a hotel Illustrated with real-world case studies and examples from a cross section of industries, such as Netflix, Nike, and Just Eat Comprehensive online resources, including author videos, over 25 additional case studies, access to full journal articles and self-test quizzes. Suitable for anyone studying HRM – as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or on a specialist program of study.

Management In The Changing Society Has Become Important To All Because Of Its Universal Application, And Therefore, Contemporary Issues On Management Provides Basics On The Effectiveness Of Work-Life Of Individuals And Groups Who Work At Different Situations In Competitive World Environment. Analysis Of Time In Chapter 1, And Total Quality Management (Tqm) In Chapter 2 Furnish A Clear Picture With The Fundamental Understanding About The Applications Of Time In Workplace With That Of Qualitative Perspectives In Regard To Work-Performances For Organisational Effectiveness. Effective Time Analyses Has Made It Possible For Reducing Human Stress. Time-Wasters And Time-Savers Are Explained In A Simple And Lucid Manner For Clarity Of Thought, Which Help In Coping With Mild-Stressors. Increasing Pressures Of Work-Load At Organisational Levels Make People Feel Stress-And-Strain Mentally And Emotionally, Besides Physical Monotony And Depressed Mental Conditions. These Are, Inter Alia, Some Of The Causes For Conflict While Managing Activities And People By Deploying Resources In Organizations. It Has Been Observed That, The Causes Of Conflict Though Many Others Than Mentioned Here, The Qualitative Nature Of Work Has Got To Be Assimilated With Quantitative Volume Of Work Performances For Individual Satisfaction Along With Organisational Goal-Attainment. This Is Brought In An Equilibrium Phase By Balanced Logical Analysis Of Stress And Tqm Concepts And Postulates. Keeping This Purpose In Mind, Management Of Stress Is Discussed Briefly In Chapter 3 For An Understanding Of Human Conflicts In Bringing Organisational Effectiveness, And Therefore, This Chapter Makes It Possible For Individuals And Groups To Adjust With Malady Of Conflicting Situations. Further, The Repercussions And Cause-Effect Relationships Of Such Inherent Problems Are Attentively Observed. Chapter 4 Has Been Devoted To Analytical Descriptions Of Conflict Management .At The End, An Indepth Analysis, On The Basic Concepts Of Organisational Change Patterns And Coping With Required Level Of Changes, Has Been Made With The Empirical Research Findings And Situational Analysis. Change Management And Organisational Development Is Explained At Length In Chapter 5 So As Throw Light On Conceptualising The Methods And Techniques Of Managerial Effectiveness, And To Suggest Therefrom, How To Develop Organisations. This Chapter Discusses All About Change Management And Organisational Development Reflecting The Possibilities Of Effective Utilization Of Time That Increases Quality Of Work And Decreases Human Stress And Conflicts Of Any Kind At Organisational As Well As Individual Levels.The Book Describes In A Celebrated And Sparkling Manner By Furnishing Views On The Basic Principles Of Management With Relativity Approach , The Basic Concepts And Problems For Strengthening The Pillars And Foundations Of Organisational Development In Scientific Manner.It Is Hoped That The Book Will Be Useful For Students And Teachers Of Management. It Will Also Be Useful For Candidates Appearing In Competitive Examinations.

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This contemporary, global and engaging textbook covers all the core HRM topics. Providing a succinct overview, it gives you the tools to engage your students in critical thinking and to develop their employability skills. Rich in pedagogy, features like HRM in the Global Business Environment and HRM and Organizational Performance prepare your students for the modern workplace. Video interviews offer a practitioner perspective, allowing students to relate theory to practice, while HRM in the News boxes shine a light on current issues, such as lawsuits against ridesharing company Uber. The second edition of this popular textbook is compulsory reading for HRM courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Accessibly written but also offering depth and rigour, it is appropriate for a wide range of courses. New to this Edition: - Fully revised and updated learning features, including two brand new features HRM and Organizational Performance and HRM in the Global Business Environment - A new chapter on human resource analytics - New video interviews, including major multinational companies - New international content brings in a global perspective Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/human-resource-management-2e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.