Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice: A Guide to the Theory and Practice of People Management

Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice is the definitive resource for HRM students and professionals, to understand and implement all things HR.

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 has a range of pedagogical features to consolidate learning such as source review boxes, key learning points and real world examples from international organizations such as IBM, HSBC and Johnson and Johnson.

This fully updated 17th edition includes new chapters on AI, systems thinking and necessary hard and soft skills in HRM practices. Updates are included throughout to reflect the changes throughout the realm of HR, such as talent management, hybrid working 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 aligned with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) profession map so can be used by those studying Level 5 and Level 7 qualifications. Online supporting resources include comprehensive handbooks for lecturers and students, lecture slides, toolkits, and a literature review, glossary and bibliography.

Authors: Michael Armstrong, Stephen Taylor

Format: Paperback

Pages: 776

ISBN-13: 9781398622081

Publication date: 20260410