Helping students of all disciplines build the skills they need to recruit, select, train, and develop people, this second edition explores the important strategic function HR plays in today's organizations. A wide variety of applications, self-assessments, and experiential exercises keep students engaged and help them see the relevancy of HR as they learn skills they can use in their personal and professional lives.  Bestselling authors Robert N. Lussier and John R. Hendon include 13 new case studies and new coverage of the agile workplace, generational differences, gamification, social media, and diversity and inclusion.