Human Resource Management
| By: | Derek Torrington; Laura Hall; Stephen Taylor; Carol Atkinson |
| Publisher: | Pearson International Content |
| Print ISBN: | 9781292460857 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781292729077 |
| Edition: | 12 |
| Copyright: | 2025 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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Human Resource Management, 12th Edition
Explore the fundamental principles in HR management and develop practical skills to excel in your career in the field.
Human Resource Management, 12th Edition, by Torrington, Hall, Taylor, and Atkinson provides comprehensive coverage of human resource management backed up by the latest academic research, practical examples, and an approach that encourages questioning new ideas in the field. Known for its breadth of topics, reader-friendly content, and succinctness, this edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect economic, social, and legal changes in employment practices.
The textbook incorporates recent case studies, skills support, and real-world references to help students apply their understanding of HRM concepts to practical business scenarios. It is ideal for undergraduate business and management students and those pursuing CIPD-accredited courses.
Key Features of the New Edition:
- Discussion on persistent skills shortages and the permanent changes to work caused by Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic.
- New content on the use of artificial intelligence (AI), analytics, and surveillance in HR practices.
- Focus on recruiting and retaining talent to reflect changing labor market pressures.
- ‘Theory into Practice’ and ‘Putting it into Practice’ boxes at the end of chapters to apply concepts to real-world scenarios.
- Updated content on the role of HRM in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- Expanded chapter on organizational agility and flexibility to reflect post-Covid working practices.
- Greater emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
- Updated content on long-term sickness and mental health issues, addressing the growing focus on mental health and well-being.
- ‘Window on Practice’ boxes showcasing examples of organizational practice, survey results, and court cases to build practical knowledge.