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The Future of Human Resource Management: 64 Thought Leaders Explore the Critical HR Issues of Today and Tomorrow
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Sixty-three stellar academics, consultants, and practitioners look at the future of human resources

This book presents an international panel of expert contributors who offer their views on the state of HR and what to expect in the future. Topics covered include HR as a decision science, understanding and managing people, creating and adapting organizational culture, the effects of globalization, collaborative ventures, and investing in the next generation. Like its bestselling predecessor before it, The Future of Human Resource Management offers the very best thinking on the future of HR from the most respected leaders in the field.
Hardcover
448 pages
Introduction.

Section I: Understanding and Managing People.

Section II: Invest in the Next Generation of Human Resource Professionalism.

Section III: Learn to Master and Play New Roles.

Section IV: Discern, Create, and Adapt Culture to Business Conditions.

Section V: Rethink Organizations as Capabilities, Not Structures.

Section VI: See HR as a Decision Science and Bring Discipline to It.

Section VII: Create Mutually Collaborative Ventures.

Section VIII: Responding to Social Expectations and Public Policy and the Renewed Importance of Ethics.

Section IX: Live Globally, Act Locally.

Conclusion.

HRM in Europe
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  • Offers a thorough evidence based approach drawing directly on the expertise of leading HRM scholars
  • Introduces entirely fresh analyses based on new and hitherto unpublished data
  • Provides a clear framework and structure for students, researchers and practitioners
    • The increasing number of cross-border alliances and mergers both within Europe and between Europe and other parts of the world have made it imperative for students of management to have a thorough understanding of the European context for human resource management (HRM). This book enables managers and students to become "fluent" in the many various environments, approaches and practices that exist across Europe for managing human resources.

    The text employs comprehensive comparable representative data collected longitudinally during the last decade and it also draws directly on the expertise of leading HRM scholars. Entirely fresh analyses of HRM in Europe, based on new and hitherto unpublished data are presented and this analysis is critically important for students, researchers and also for practitioners.

    The book is divided into three parts: concepts and theoretical issues , trends in relation to these issues and comparisons between individual countries, and summaries and conclusions on the issue of convergence and divergence.

    Strategic Human Resource Management
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    Strategic Human Resource Management provides unique practical guidance on implementing the complex HR business strategies that have been formulated by practitioners, academics and consultants.

    The author, Michael Armstrong, is a Companion and former Chief Examiner of the Chartered Institute of Personal Development (CIPD.

    Substantially updated, this edition includes new material which reflects important developments in HR strategies linked with those issues which affect HRM on a day to day basis including: Human capital management, corporate social responsibility, organization development, engagement and talent management. A new feature, the Strategic HR Toolkit, provides guidance on developing HR strategy through a strategic review.

    Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries
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    Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries takes an integrated look at HRM policies and practices in the tourism and hospitality industries. Utilising existing human resource management (HRM) theory and practice, it contextualises it to the tourism and hospitality industries by looking at the specific employment practices of these industries, such as how to manage tour reps or working in the airline industry. Author Dennis Nickson, Scottish Hotel School,University of Strathclyde

    It initially sets the scene with a broad review of the evidence of HRM practice within the tourism and hospitality industries. Having identified the broader picture, the text then begin to focus much more explicitly on a variety of HR policies and practices such as: – Recruitment and selection: the effects of ICT, skills required specific for the industry and the nature of advertising – Legislation and equal opportunities: illegal discrimination and managing diversity – Staff health and welfare: violence in the workplace, working time directives, smoking and alcohol and drug misuse – Remuneration strategies in the industry: the ?cafeteria award? approach, minimum wage and tipping Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries will be illustrated throughout with both examples of best practice for prescriptive teaching and discussion, and international case studies to exercise problem solving techniques and contextualise learning. It incorporates a user friendly layout and includes pedagogic features such as: chapter outlines and objectives, HRM in practice – boxed examples, reflective review questions, web links? discussion questions and further reading. Accompanying the text are online supplementary lecturer materials including downloadable figures from the book, PowerPoint slides, further cases and extra exercises and points for discussion.

    An Introduction to Human Resource Management
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      Audience
      Level 1/2 (first/second year) undergraduates, and for use in introductory post-graduate modules and MBA.
      Contents
      Recruitment, Selection, Effective ways of working, Relationship with employees, Performance management, Rewarding employees, Learning and Development, Health and Safety, International perspective

    An Introduction to Human Resource Management is ideal for those studying HRM for the first time. This straightforward and accessible text takes the reader through both practical and theoretical aspects of the subject and is designed to be used concurrently with semester based teaching, The range and nature of HR work is illustrated by a combination of real life case studies and examples of current research that are presented throughout the text to heighten awareness of key issues involved in HR today. 'A comprehensive and wide-ranging text which examines all major aspects of Human Resource Management in a down to earth and pratical way whilst providing the necessary theoretical underpinning.' Richard Underwood, Senior Lecturer, Business School, Wolverhampton University. 'I found it a strong text and enjoyed reading it?It is clear, well written and includes the central issues required by such a text.' Dr Louise Preget, Senior Lecturer, Bournemouth University Business School Key words (needed for web search engines and the like) Human Resource Management, HRM, Personnel, Recruitment, Selection, employees, Performance management

    HR - The Business Partner

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    Many organisations are changing the structure of some of their internal service departments such as HR and Finance, to give them a more consultative and strategic role within the company. However, in many cases, this takes place with little thought as to how the new function can be best established and how the individuals themselves need to change in order for it to be successful.
    The book is about helping practitioners understand what is involved in operating as a business partner within an organisation. It will help them to assess how to make the transition from working operationally to working in a more strategic position and will equip them with the tools and techniques to help them in their new role. For generalist HR practitioners who are about to embark on Business Partner roles, or who are struggling to make a difference in such roles, the personal change journey can be made more difficult if people do not know what is involved, or understand how HR Business Partners can make a positive difference to their organisation?s success. The temptation then to revert to familiar activities can be strong and dangerous to personal and functional credibility. The authors draw on their experience of working with HR teams to show what being an HR Business Partner means in practice. They look at the challenges and what can be done to address them, and provide practical insights into how to develop the skills and confidence required to really make a difference in Business Partner roles.

    Managing the Aging Workforce: Challenges and Solutions
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    Managing the Aging Workforce is one of the crucial topics for many of the world?s enterprises. The increasing average age of populations does not only affect social systems, countries and communities, but also has a strong impact on the work of businesses and companies.

    The decline in demographic fitness will not only hit countries like the U.S., the Western European countries, or Japan, but also the upcoming societies in China or in the Eastern European countries. In many of these countries, during three or four decades the average age will grow from about 40 years now to about 50 years. Where experts are needed, this may result in an increase of the workforce's age of between 5 and 10 years in only one decade.

    For companies thus, a number of challenges arise that have to be overcome fast and continuously. The main topics in this field will be new strategies in leadership, new concepts in health management, new ways in knowledge management and learning, as well as new models how to drive ideas for diversity and innovation.

    On the one hand, enterprises therefore will have to invest in their aging employees for supporting their talents, helping them to learn and keeping them in the company. On the other, they will have to increase productivity, keep on searching for new products, and integrate experts from abroad. This has to be combined with new ways of strategies and HR management.

    This book presents an analysis of the present and upcoming situation, and an introduction into the strategic concepts enterprises will need to survive in aging societies.

    Hardcover
    240 pages

     

    Managing and Measuring Employee Performance

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    What teachers, police, City ‘high flyers’ along with the majority of the workforce have in common is that their performance is increasingly being managed, monitored and measured. This is for a number of reasons. Within the public sector, the ‘Modernising Government’ agenda has raised the emphasis on outcomes and measures of success. Within the private sector concern with ‘shareholder value’ has put pressure on organisations to predict and deliver business improvements.

    Managing and Measuring Performance examines how attitudes have changed and how performance management approaches have in turn evolved both in terms of sophistication and their degree of integration with people management practice. Looking at the principles and practice of performance management the authors describe the 'typical' performance management cycle, include results of their empirical work and surveys and include numerous case studies in this essential guide to contemporary performance management practice.

    Managing Projects in Human Resources, Training and Development

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    People are often expected to manage projects as part of their day-to-day work but few receive special training to help them to take on this task. Managing Projects in Human Resources, Training and Development is an essential handbook for both operational staff and senior human resource managers requiring information and guidance on all aspects of project management.

    Working through a framework of techniques and processes, this book provides the practical tools and approaches required for successful project management. Packed with case studies, figures and diagrams, Managing Projects in Human Resources, Training and Development also provides advice on:

    • outline planning;
    • estimating time and costs;
    • scheduling a project;
    • performance management;
    • evaluation and reporting procedures.

    Examples drawn from human resources, training and development settings are used throughout the book, making it a practical and thoughtful guide for anyone taking responsibility for leading, managing or contributing to a project in this area of work.

    HR Strategy for the High Performing Business
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    HR Strategy for the High Performing Business is designed to help senior management analyze the weak points in their business and focus HR on transforming problem areas by maximizing staff and business performance.

    Supported by a wealth of case studies showing how the approach has already been used to transform a number of leading businesses, this insightful book shows how to take a step back, assess business weaknesses and act with pinpoint accuracy to improve performance.