Brief Contents
PART 1: INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Equal Opportunity and the Law
Human Resource Management Strategy and Performance
PART 2: RECRUITMENT, PLACEMENT, AND TALENT MANAGEMENT
Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process
Personnel Planning and Recruiting
Employee Testing and Selection
Interviewing Candidates
PART 3: TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Training and Developing Employees
Performance Management and Appraisal
Managing Careers and Retention
PART 4: COMPENSATION
Establishing Strategic Pay Plans
Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives
Benefits and Services
PART 5: ENRICHMENT TOPICS IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Building Positive Employee Relations
Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
Safety, Health, and Risk Management
Managing Global Human Resources
Managing Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Firms
APPENDICES
HRCI PHR® and SPHR® Certification Body of Knowledge
About the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Body of Competency and Knowledge™ Model and Certification Exams
Comprehensive Cases

Human Resource Management provides you with an introduction to the daily tools and skills you'll need to function as a successful manager, either in HR or business in general. With a practical approach, the text explores the evolution of the field, highlighting the introduction of revolutionary new technologies and social media platforms.

The 16th Edition focuses on the positive impacts technology has had on HR. For example, the ability to vet potential employees on the internet has shifted more HR responsibilities to managers, leaving HR departments with more time to carry out strategic, long-term endeavors for boosting employee performance and engagement. With a heavy focus on emerging industry trends, the text prepares you with everything you'll need to be effective managers and HR personnel in the 21st century.