There is no better guide to continuously improvin... more

There is no better guide to continuously improving your personnel department.Planning & Managing Human Resources is the most comprehensive book available on Human Resources and all its functions. The book sheds new light on HR practice areas as ways to implement an HR grand strategy: Career planning and management Recruitment and selection Training Organization development Job redesign Employee assistance programs Labor relations Compensation and benefitsThis completely revised and updated new edition will help you successfully implement the steps of strategic planning for human resources. Packed with exercises and case studies, the book will be useful to HR practitioners, HR or personnel managers, specialists in HR planning, and students interested in this field.... less

Human Resource Management In Organisations identi... more

Human Resource Management In Organisations identifies and discusses HRM trends and developments within a variety of organisational contexts including public sector, privatised utilities, small and medium sized enterprises and the not-for-profit sector. In particular, it evaluates the links between HRM practice and organisational performance.With the use of practical, real life case studies, this text provides students with a sound understanding of the theoretical approaches to the management of people together with an appreciation of their application within different organisational contexts.The text has been designed to cater for undergraduate students on HRM or business degree programmes, as well as postgraduate students studying HRM modules and students on CIPD professional programmes.... less

This text provides comprehensive coverage of cont... more

This text provides comprehensive coverage of contemporary and key issues in Strategic Human Resource Management in the Indian context. Intended for postgraduate level courses on the subject offered by Indian universities and business schools, the researchers and professionals in this field would also find the book extremely useful. The book will also be immensely helpful for the students to define the complex issues of Human Resource Management, Strategy and Organizations. Key Features Written by reputed and highly perceptive writers in the fields of Social Science, Behavioural Science and Human Resource Administration, thereby widening the scope of treatment of relevant topics Chapters divided into eight sections for better understanding of the students Copious bibliography at the end of each chapter to enable students to access the resources... less

Aligning the human resource function with organiz... more

Aligning the human resource function with organizational objectives, the authors demonstrate how to define and measure HR results, provide guidelines for building new competencies, and outline methods for narrowing the gap between current and future HR roles.Based on the SHRM/CCH-sponsored Futures Study that identifies the six major business trends that will affect our workplaces well into the 21st century, this book provides detailed action plans for reinventing the HR function to meet these challenges. The identified trends are changing technology, increasing globalization, continuing cost containment, increasing speed in market change, the growing importance of knowledge capital, and the increasing rate and magnitude of change. Written for executive-level HR professionals, consultants, and managers who bear human resource responsibilities, this solidly researched work shows how the HR professional is ideally positioned to assume the strategic, operational, and tactical leadership critical for success in todays business environment.... less

Human Resource Management In An International Con... more

Human Resource Management In An International Context is designed for those studying HRM as part of an MBA or a postgraduate/undergraduate business and management degree. It will also interest students who wish to gain a greater understanding of HRM issues in their international context and those who wish to practise HRM internationally as specialists or as general managers.The text provides a comprehensive and critical grounding in HRM theory and practice evident in many texts and organisations, but moves beyond this to look at the application and experience of people management strategies in a wide range of different countries and cultural contexts. The focus is not limited to HRM in multi-national companies, but includes practical examples and theoretical insights from a wider range of organisations (public, private and voluntary, manufacturing and service, large and small) from across the globe.... less

Covering * Service Contracts B2B Contracts * Empl... more

Covering * Service Contracts B2B Contracts * Employers Complaince checklist * Surety Indemnity Guarantee and Franchising * Solutions to dilemma on coverage of wages under different labour Laws etc... less

Contextualising HRM theory and practice can be di... more

Contextualising HRM theory and practice can be difficult for students with limited knowledge of the world of work. This unique textbook addresses this problem by providing a practical, case-study based approach to HRM. Structured around the changing role of the HR function, it gives students exclusive access to the latest research and developments in HR. It covers a comprehensive range of topics including technological innovation, equality and diversity, work-life balance, coaching and international perspectives.Key features of this wide-ranging and in-depth textbook include: Learning outcomes, key issues and activities to encourage students to analyse and reflect At least two case studies per chapter to link theory and practice and contextualise HRM Explore further references directing students to relevant articles and websites, encouraging critical thinking High quality international survey data made accessible to studentsHuman Resource Management: A Case Study Approach is specifically designed for all undergraduate business students taking a HRM module. Clear, accessible and easy to use, it is also an ideal core reference for international students and postgraduates studying HRM for the first time.... less

Strategic Human Resource Management: Building res... more

Strategic Human Resource Management: Building research-based practice is a challenging and engaging student-focussed text written by a team consisting of world-class researchers and experienced HRM tutors. It is ideal for students taking a HRM or Strategic HRM module at postgraduate and upper-undergraduate level.Structured around contemporary and emerging issues, this critical and thought-provoking book: encourages students to think analytically about strategic HRM issues connects theory, research evidence and real-world practice explores the links between strategic HRM, strategic management and organisational behaviour includes an array of examples and case studies from a range of organisations, cultures and contexts places strategic HRM in an international context, integrating coverage of emerging markets such as China and IndiaThe text also features chapter objectives, reflective activities, questions, key learning points and links to further reading, as well as access to a comprehensive student and tutor website with lecture notes, slides and more.... less

In the present book various dimensions of human r... more

In the present book various dimensions of human rights like Right to Health, Education, Rights of Elder Citizens, Mentally ill, Women etc. have been covered... less

Personnel and HR practitioners have a key role to... more

Personnel and HR practitioners have a key role to play within organizations, since they are largely responsible for explaining management expectations, satisfying employees work-related needs and dealing with their problems. This book provides the basic legal framework relating to employment, recruitment and selection, training and development, discipline and grievance-handling, appraisal, and maximising the effectiveness of personnel information systems.... less