Authoritatively and expertly written, the new seventh edition of Bratton and Golds Human Resource Management builds upon the enduring strengths of this renowned book. Thoroughly updated, topical and accessible, this textbook explores the theory and practice of human resource management and will encourage your students to reflect critically on the realities of the ever-changing world of work. The new edition truly captures the zeitgeist of contemporary human resource management. With coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic in relation to business ethics, physical and mental wellbeing, inequality and the rise of the gig-economy and precarious work, students will feel connected to the complex issues that face workers, organisations and wider society. This edition also includes expanded coverage on the ever-palpable effects of globalization and technological change and explores the importance of sustainable practice. Students will gain critical insight into the realities of contemporary HRM, engaging with the various debates and tensions inherent in the employment relationship and understanding the myriad of different theories underpinning human resource management. New to this edition: - New Ethical Insight boxes explore areas of current ethical concern in trends and practice - New Digital Spotlight boxes explore innovations in technology, analytics and AI and the impact on workers and organisations - Topical coverage on job design and the rise of the gig economy and precarious work - A critical discussion of the core themes and debates around human resource management in the post-Covid-19 era, including mental health and wellbeing. - A rich companion website packed with extra resources, including video interviews with HR professionals, work-related films, bonus case studies, links to employment law, and vocab checklists for ESL students make this an ideal text for online or blended learning.
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Weight: 1044g
Dimensions: 216 x 276mm
Publication Date: 13 Jan 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781352012606
About Andrew BrattonJeff GoldJohn BrattonLaura Steele
John Bratton is Honorary Professor in the Management School at Queens University Belfast Northern Ireland. Jeff Gold is Professor of Organization Learning at Leeds Beckett University UK Andrew Bratton is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management at Edinburgh Napier University Business School. He previously worked as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate in Business Process Improvement and Knowledge Management at the University of Strathclyde in a Microsoft technology consultancy. His research and knowledge exchange interests focus on sustainable HRM leadership and workplace action learning and innovation. His current research focuses on the application of sustainable practices in small and medium-sized enterprises. Laura Steele is a Lecturer in Business and Society at Queens Management School Belfast where she also acts as Ethics Responsibility and Sustainability Champion. Before joining the Management School Laura worked predominantly in the public and voluntary sectors. Her teaching and research interests include ethics social responsibility and the impact of new technologies on business and society. She developed and hosts the QMS Good Business Podcast which aims to go beyond the bottom line and explore the ethical social and environmental responsibilities of organisations.