Authoritatively and expertly written, the new seventh edition of Bratton and Gold's Human Resource Management builds upon the enduring strengths of this renowned book. Thoroughly updated, topical and accessible, this textbook explores the theory and practice of human resource management and will encourage your students to reflect critically on the realities of the ever-changing world of work.The new edition truly captures the zeitgeist of contemporary human resource management. With coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic in relation to business ethics, physical and mental wellbeing, inequality and the rise of the gig-economy and precarious work, students will feel connected to the complex issues that face workers, organisations and wider society. This edition also includes expanded coverage on the ever-palpable effects of globalization and technological change and explores the importance of sustainable practice. Students will gain critical insight into the realities of contemporary HRM, engaging with the various debates and tensions inherent in the employment relationship and understanding the myriad of different theories underpinning human resource management. New to this edition:- New 'Ethical Insight' boxes explore areas of current ethical concern in trends and practice- New 'Digital Spotlight' boxes explore innovations in technology, analytics and AI and the impact on workers and organisations- Topical coverage on job design and the rise of the gig economy and precarious work- A critical discussion of the core themes and debates around human resource management in the post-Covid-19 era, including mental health and wellbeing.- A rich companion website packed with extra resources, including video interviews with HR professionals, work-related films, bonus case studies, links to employment law, and vocab checklists for ESL students make this an ideal text for online or blended learning.

PART 1: PAST AS PROLOGUE: THE ASCENDENCY OF HRMIntroduction PART 2: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AS A FIELD OF STUDY1: Contemporary Human Resource Management: The Role of Critique2: Corporate Strategy and Strategic HRM PART 3: FUNDAMENTALS OF HRM3: Job and Work Design4: Workforce Planning & Diversity 5: Recruitment and Selection6: Performance Management 7: Learning and Development8. Reward Management PART 4: MANAGING THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP9. Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining10. Employee Relations and Conflict Management PART 5: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES 11: Human Resource Management, Health and Wellbeing12: Sustainable HRM and Environmental Sustainability13. International HRM in a Globalized Capitalism14. Back to the Future: Reimagining HRM in a Post-Pandemic Capitalism