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Product Identifiers

PublisherKogan Page, The Limited

ISBN-101789665795

ISBN-139781789665796

eBay Product ID (ePID)9038529051

Product Key Features

Number of Pages416 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameHuman Resource Practice

SubjectHuman Resources & Personnel Management, Organizational Development

Publication Year2020

TypeTextbook

AuthorFiona Whiting, Malcolm Martin

Subject AreaBusiness & Economics

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight46.4 Oz

Item Length10.3 in

Item Width8.3 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number8

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2020-944049

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsThe new edition of this excellent text continues to take a refreshingly practical and reflective approach to HRM, which is of use to students and practitioners alike. The coverage is comprehensive, and the activities and examples give real insight into the practice of HRM., This book covers Human Resource Practice in an engaging style and in ways that are applicable to the contemporary workplace. It provides practical advice and guidance and inspires our students throughout their study., This is an extremely valuable textbook. It's very well written, covers all critical core material and is a great resource for myself and my students alike., This new edition is a great study companion for students completing their foundation level CIPD qualification. New topic areas include people analytics, job design and inclusion and encourages reflection and application through case studies., A treasured compendium of HR topics for HR professionals, students and anyone who is seeking to gain an insight into the world of HR. Thoroughly updated, with access to online resources, this textbook is a resource which does not disappoint., This introduction to HR is packed with information and case studies which cover the core knowledge, behaviours and skills required by a HR Professional, and supports the academic development of students and CPD of tutors., This book is my trusted 'go-to' text. Including new topics such as the UK leaving the EU, 'good work' and the gender pay gap, I am confident that this new edition will become the students' main focus for learning about HR and producing written CIPD assignments.

Dewey Decimal658.3

Table Of Content** Chapter - 01: Introduction and overview; ** Chapter - 02: The organisational context; ** Chapter - 03: The legal background to employment; ** Chapter - 04: Job analysis and design; ** Chapter - 05: Recruitment and selection; ** Chapter - 06: Performance management; ** Chapter - 07: Reward; ** Chapter - 08: ?Employee relations; ** Chapter - 09: Learning and development; ** Chapter - 10: Information and communication technology in HR; ** Chapter - 11: Change in organisations; ** Chapter - 12: Personal effectiveness

SynopsisHuman Resource Practice is a practical and accessible guide for students and anyone looking to gain a thorough understanding of HR and is the definitive text for the CIPD's Level 3 Foundation Certificate in HR Practice. This book covers all the core areas of HR including recruitment and selection, performance management, reward and learning and development (L&D). It also provides students with the broader coverage of the business environment that they need to succeed including topics such as change management, organisational context and the legal background to employment. This fully updated 8th edition of Human Resource Practice now includes new coverage of the changing nature and demographic of the workforce, the continuing impact of technology and new developments that may be used. There is also coverage of the importance of data and people analytics to HR as well as an enhanced final chapter which includes additional material on working in a team, influencing skills and the importance of empathy, resilience and emotional intelligence. Reflective activities, case studies and explore further boxes throughout encourage students to think critically about the content and understand how it applies in practice in the workplace. Online resources include an instructor's manual, lecture slides and annotated web links., Human Resource Practice is a practical and accessible guide for students and anyone looking to gain a thorough understanding of HR, and is the definitive text for the CIPD's Level 3 Foundation Certificate in HR Practice. It covers all the core areas of HR including recruitment and selection, performance management, reward and learning and development (L&D) as well as providing students with the broader coverage of the business environment that they need to succeed including topics such as change management, organisational context and the legal background to employment. This fully updated 8th edition of Human Resource Practice now includes new discussion of job design, people analytics and employee mental and is fully aligned to the new CIPD foundation syllabus. Reflective practice questions, case studies and explore further boxes throughout encourage students to think critically about the content and understand how it applies in practice in the workplace. Most importantly, this book contains a dedicated chapter on personal effectiveness to ensure that students develop all the skills they need for a successful career in HR such as presentation and communication skills, empathy, resilience and guidance on how to handle difficult conversations. Online resources include an instructor's manual, lecture slides and annotated web links.

LC Classification NumberHF5549.M224 2021