Human Resources Management

How do you as human resource manager successfully carry out the steps in the workforce planning process? How can you keep abreast of legal requirements in health and safety management? How do you integrate a HRM strategy with the overall organisational strategy?The ninth edition of Human Resource Management continues to provide an introduction to the field of human resource management for undergraduate students at universities, universities of technology, and private colleges. This book also offers valuable insight to human resource professionals.A simply explained theoretical textbook on the subject, Human Resource Management ninth edition is written by a strong core of South African authors to ensure that the approach to human resource management remains local and relevant. These authors are complemented by international authors to include a broader perspective of international practices. The textbook includes the following features which makes the content more accessible to students and gives them practical insight:Reflection boxes which promote critical thinkingInformation boxes which provide additional content and examplesExercises which encourage students to engage with what they have learned and to self-assess their progressCase in point boxes and closing case studies which provide additional context as well as the application of theory to realistic scenarios which graduates might encounter.

Table of Contents:
Part 1: Foundations of Human Resource Management 1 Introduction to HRM 2 Legislative framework impacting HRM Part 2: Employment and onboarding 3 Talent planning and recruitment 4 Selection 5 Socialisation 6 Remuneration and reward 7 Health, safety and wellness Part 3: Talent management 8 Employee development and career management 9 Performance management 10 Diversity management and retention Part 4: Organisational behaviour management 11 Motivation 12 Leadership 13 Groups and teams Part 5: Contemporary issues 14 E-HRM and knowledge management 15 Change management 16 Strategic HRM 17 International HRM 18 Future of HRM

About the Author :
Piet Nel - Professor of Human Resources Management in the Department of Management and Marketing at Unitec in Auckland, New Zealand. He has published and consulted extensively in the fields of Human Resources, Training and Employer Union Relations. Amanda Werner - Senior Lecturer in Human Resources Management at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Her areas of interest include organisational change and development and organisation behaviour. Paul Poisat - Associate professor at the Graduate Business School at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. He was previously head of the Department of Human Resources Management at the same institution. Andries du Plessis - Senior lecturer in Management and Marketing at Unitec in Auckland, New Zealand. He has extensive experience as a human resource management practitioner and consultant, with a variety of interests that include employment relations, diverse workforces and change management.