@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:

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• Employee resourcing
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• The management of employee rewards
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  Developing employees

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• Maintaining good employee relations
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• Tackling emerging issues in the workplace
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@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.