Strategy is all very well, but forget the human side of the business and your plans are destined for failure. Yet human resource management (HRM) has traditionally focused onadministrative functions such as recruiting, disciplining, and rewardingemployees. This book draws on practical experience and extensiveresearch to offer a framework that shows how HRM can link tocorporate vision, values, strategies and policies, both in a reactive andproactive way. It includes various case studies of HRM to illustrate howthe model may be modified and applied in practice. In addition, the authorpays special attention to the management of organisational change, and coverscurrent trends to ensure that HRM adds value throughout the organisation. Rich in examples and practical advice, this book will help transform HRM into a major force in organisational success.
1 Pressures for Change
2 Strategic Management - The HR Element
3 A Model for Business Driven HR Management
4 Some Examples from Experience
5 What the Research Tells Us
6 HRM and Added Value - A Health Check
7 A Strategic Approach to Competencies
8 Management Development
9 Strategy and Other HR Activity Areas
10 The Numbers Game - Planning HR Needs
11 Managing Organisational Change
References
Further Reading
Index