@text:A concise, jargon-free guide that covers the main practices and theories that constitute human resource management (HRM). The entries, defined and discussed by a range of international contributors, are drawn from following areas:

• Employee resourcing
• The management of employee rewards
• Developing employees
  
• Maintaining good employee relations
• Tackling emerging issues in the workplace

@text:Fully cross-referenced, with suggestions for further reading throughout, this book is a valuable reference for students and professionals seeking to understanding more about the what, why and how of HRM.