Human Resource Management

The seventh edition of Bratton and Gold's Human Resource Management provides a comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of the theory and practice of human resource management, covering topics such as the Covid-19 pandemic, globalization, technological change, sustainable practice, job design, and the gig economy. It includes new 'Ethical Insight' boxes, 'Digital Spotlight' boxes, topical coverage, and a critical discussion of the post-Covid-19 era, making it an ideal text for online or blended learning.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 510 pages
Publication date: 13 January 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The seventh edition of Bratton and Gold's Human Resource Management builds upon the enduring strengths of this renowned book, providing a thorough, topical, and accessible exploration of the theory and practice of 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, organizations, 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 include 'Ethical Insight boxes' that explore areas of current ethical concern in trends and practice, 'Digital Spotlight boxes' that explore innovations in technology, analytics, and AI and the impact on workers and organizations, 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, and a rich companion website packed with extra resources, including video interviews with HR professionals, work-related films, bonus case studies, and more.

Weight: 1046g
Dimension: 281 x 247 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781352012606
Edition number: 7 ed