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Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice

A Guide to the Theory and Practice of People Management
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Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice by Michael Armstrong and Stephen Taylor offers an in-depth examination of HR management with insights on strategic and practical aspects. It covers essential topics like talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, and employee engagement. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for HR professionals aiming to align people management strategies with business objectives.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in comprehensive insights into human resource management strategies, offering practical guidance and an in-depth understanding of HR best practices. Whether you're an HR professional or a business manager seeking to enhance your people management skills, this resource can provide valuable frameworks and techniques to improve organisational performance.

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Gain a complete understanding of how to develop all the key areas of the HR function with this one-stop shop handbook by the UK's bestselling HRM author.

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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 includes a range of pedagogical features to consolidate learning, such as source review boxes, key learning points, and case studies from international organizations like 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, making it useful for 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.

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Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice by Michael Armstrong and Stephen Taylor is praised for its comprehensive coverage of HR concepts and practical applicability. It is considered both academically rigorous and enriched by real-world insights, making it a foundational resource for HR students, practitioners, and academics. The book is valued for its coherence and detailed exploration of HR assignments, maintaining its status as a vital text across various levels of HR study and practice.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398606630

Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Kogan Page Ltd

Edition: 16th Revised edition

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 1275g

Pages: 760

About the Author

Michael Armstrong is the UK's bestselling author of HRM books. With over a million copies sold, his books have been translated into 21 languages. Based in London, UK, he is managing partner of E-Reward and was previously a chief examiner of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Stephen Taylor, Chartered CCIPD, is a senior lecturer in Human Resource Management at the University of Exeter Business School and a chief examiner for the CIPD.

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