Fundamentals of Human Resources Management supports human resources training for all students of management—not just HR managers. The text presents a wide range of HR topics within a single semester of material and a wealth of functional examples and applications. Fundamentals is also the first text of its kind to make talent management processes a core study. This fourth edition has been updated with practical personnel techniques, real company examples and new material on business sustainability—and each chapter now touches on important recurring themes in management, including employee engagement tactics, small/global business management, employment law features and positive employee relations.
Features
Employee engagement guide for managers sections in Chapters 3–14 to show how managers use human resource activities to improve employee engagement.
Building Your Management Skills features throughout the book show students and managers how to apply what they’ve learned, for example, conducting an effective employment interview, creating an actual pay scale/pay plan for a company and disciplining an employee.
Students and instructors will find many more actual company examples in this edition.
Social Media and HR

Managing human resources today -- Managing equal opportunity and diversity -- Human resource strategy and analysis -- Job analysis and talent management -- Personnel planning and recruiting -- Selecting employees -- Training and developing employees -- Performance management and appraisal -- Managing employee retention, engagement, and care -- Developing compensation plans -- Pay for performance and employee benefits -- Ethics, employee relations, and fair treatment at work -- Working with unions and resolving disputes -- Improving occupational safety, health, and risk management.