In its 9th edition, AHRI-endorsed Human Resource Management continues to provide a strong conceptual and practical framework for students of human resource management.

The successful integrative strategic HRM model is retained and the most recent developments in human resource management theories and practices are explored. A multitude of contemporary regional and international examples are integrated throughout, alongside an expanded coverage on ethics and a focus on critical analysis.

Thoroughly revised and updated with the latest research findings, this edition incorporates a wealth of new material including: corporate social responsibility, ethics, sustainable management practice, leadership, talent management, industrial relations, and retains its focus on core human resource elements.

Accompanied by online study tools which help to reinforce concepts, apply critical thinking and enhance skills, this 9th edition of Human Resource Management offers the complete learning experience required to succeed in human resource management.

Part 1: HRM in Context
1. Evolution of HRM
2. The context of HRM
3. Industrial Relations: Frameworks and practices
4. HR planning in a changing environment

Part 2: HRM Strategies, Systems and Processes
5. Work design challenges in a global environment
6. Talent attraction and selection
7. Talent retention, and development
8. Management of performance
9.Strategic reward management

10. Managing workplace health and safety
11. Workplace negotiation processes
Part 3: The Effectiveness of HRM: towards the future
12. Evaluating HRM: towards the future

In its 9th edition, AHRI-endorsed Human Resource Management continues to provide a strong conceptual and practical framework for students of human resource management. The successful integrative strategic HRM model is retained and the most recent developments in human resource management theories and practices are explored. A multitude of contemporary regional and international examples are integrated throughout, alongside an expanded coverage on ethics and a focus on critical analysis. Thoroughly revised and updated with the latest research findings, this edition incorporates a wealth of new material including: corporate social responsibility, ethics, sustainable management practice, leadership, talent management, industrial relations, and retains its focus on core human resource elements. Accompanied by online study tools which help to reinforce concepts, apply critical thinking and enhance skills, this 9th edition of Human Resource Management offers the complete learning experience required to succeed in human resource management. Updated throughout with the latest material and analyses on Australian workplaces from the Fair Work Commission, Productivity Commission Review and more NEW! 'Best Practice' cases with regional focus add local context NEW! Improved referencing to and explanations of tables and graphs to help students understand the information. More student activities, examples, and materials to engage students online in CourseMate Express AHRI model of excellence introduced in Chapter 1, aligns competencies to key practice areas in each of the functional areas of HR (see Part 2) Award-winning case studies included in all chapters, providing best practice examples across the Asia-Pacific Professional tips and Helpful hints on how to be a successful human resources practitioner New to this edition: margin glossary terms - explanation for each bolded key term In-chapter boxed features including: o HRM in practice boxes illustrating how key chapter concepts are applied in a business context o Critical issue icons highlighting important topical human resource management issues o International perspective boxes demonstrate human resource management practices in an international context