Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice

A Guide to the Theory and Practice of People Management

Michael Armstrong author Stephen Taylor author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Kogan Page Ltd

Published:3rd Jan '23

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Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice is the definitive resource for HRM students and professionals, helping readers understand and implement HR to align with business needs. This book provides detailed coverage of all areas essential to the HR function such as employment law, employee relations, learning and development, performance management and reward management. It also covers the HR skills needed to ensure professional success, including leadership, managing conflict, interviewing and using statistics. It is illustrated throughout in full colour and has a range of pedagogical features to consolidate learning such as source review boxes, key learning points and case studies from international organizations such as IBM, HSBC and Johnson and Johnson. This fully updated 16th edition includes new chapters on managing remote workers and developments in digital human resource management practices. There are also updates to reflect the changes throughout the HR function, such as performance leadership, 'smart' reward and employee wellbeing. Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice is suited to both professionals and students of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. It is also aligned with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) profession map so can be used by those studying the Associate Level 5 and Advanced Level 7 qualifications. Online supporting resources include comprehensive handbooks for lecturers and students, lecture slides, all figures and tables, toolkits, and a literature review, glossary and bibliography.

"Armstrong and Taylor's text provides comprehensive and user-friendly coverage of key concepts and models of HRM, HRM processes and applications together with related delivery strategies. This edition extends and updates earlier versions, and is testimony to its enduring relevance and appeal." * John Simmons, Lecturer, University of Liverpool Management School (about a previous edition) *
"There is a reason why Michael Armstrong's HR books represent a gold standard: they are both thorough and academically rigorous but benefit from real world experience and an informed perspective on practice." * Robert Jeffrey, Editor-in-chief, People Management (about a previous edition) *
"Armstrong's authoritative handbook continues to be a paragon of HR texts. The new edition of this indubitably vital HR resource for students, tutors and practitioners alike, follows a tried and trusted, coherent format." * Lezlee-Jayne Stones, Associate Professor, Academic Lead, Workforce Planning & Resources, University of Lincoln (about a previous edition) *
"This comprehensive book is a major resource and gives the reader both an in-depth and detailed view of all major assignments that the HR Manager will encounter in the work setting. It is also a valuable asset for the student of HR Management." * Thordur S. Oskarsson Ph.D., retired Adjunct Professor, School of Business, University of Iceland (about a previous edition) *
"A detailed, yet accessible text suitable for all levels. This latest edition further establishes its position as the 'go to' text for HR students, academics and practitioners alike. I highly recommend it." * Dr. Edward O’Connor, Assistant Professor, Maynooth University, School of Business (about a previous edition) *

ISBN: 9781398606654

Dimensions: 253mm x 196mm x 33mm

Weight: 1480g

760 pages

16th Revised edition