Managing Human Resources

Endorsed by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI - thenational association representing human resource and peoplemanagement professionals), Managing Human Resources 4th editionpresents a concise coverage of key HRM topics typically taught in a12 or 13-week teaching semester. The 4th edition has beenthoroughly updated to reflect the impact of the Fair Work Act onthe employment relationship between employers and employees, aswell as on the work of HR professionals.

Numerous practical examples throughout the text highlightcontemporary HR issues, such as: 

• Employee engagement 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Work-life balance 
• Generational issues in the workplace 
• Skills shortages in various industries 
• The importance of effective employee recruitment andtraining 
• The cost of involuntary staff turnover 
• Increasing diversity in the workplace 
• Outsourcing 
• Corporate social and ethical responsibility 
• Globalisation

In addition to a thorough analysis of the contemporary HRlandscape in Australia, the text provides useful comparisons withHR practices in regional countries such as India, China andJapan.