Employment relations, traditionally known as industrial or labour relations, forms an integral part of the activities of labour, employers and the government in business. It centres on balancing, integrating and reconciling the partly common and partly divergent interests of these parties. South African employment relations has reached the milestone of having been available for more than a quarter of a century and is the longest running book in this field in South Africa. This 8th edition of South African employment relations redefines the various role players in employment relations management and broadens the field to incorporate them. It brings the direction the labour market is going in terms of collective bargaining into sharper focus and proposes ways in which fair workplace relations can be established. It furthermore deals with the latest legislative developments, union activities and other contemporary issues. Besides the case studies and a comprehensive glossary, this edition now includes short inserts entitled "ER in practice" to highlight the challenges posed by industry and the business community, and to empower readers and practitioners to utilise the insights gained from these examples with confidence in their daily business activities. Lecturer support material is also available. South African employment relations is aimed at both students and practitioners in this field.

The management of employment relations: Conceptual and contextual perspectives is specifically designed for students of business management. This work focuses on laying the employment relations foundation and on macro, generic and theoretical issues. The overall purpose of this work is to assist the student in grasping the essentials that lay the foundation for understanding what employment relations entails in South Africa.

Employment Relations Management: Back to Basics is an introductory work to employment relations. Employment relations as an overall integrative concept for human resources management, industrial relations and labour/employee relations set the parameters for a better competitiveness ability in the global village.

Employment Relations Management: Back to Basics is a "must have" easy to read information source and reference work.

Employment relations, traditionally known as industrial or labour relations, forms an integral part of the activities of labour, employers and the government in business, and centres on balancing, integrating and reconciling the partly common and partly divergent interests of these parties. South African employment relations has reached the milestone of having been available for nearly a quarter of a century and is the longest running book in this field in South Africa. This edition of South African employment relations refines the human resource interface with employment relations and the strategies required by management to make informed decisions in thie fluid situation within organisations. It also brings into sharper focus the direction the labour market is going with regards to collective bargaining, employment equity, affirmative action and fair workplace relations. It deals with the latest legislative developments, union activities and other contemporary issues. Case studies and a comprehensive glossary are included, and an instructor's guide with extra questions in various formats is available. South African employment relations is aimed at both students and practitioners in this field.

South African Human Resource Management focuses on the knowledge and skills that managers at all levels need. The authors integrate contemporary international research and implementation with a South African perspective. From strategic planning and the employment process to staff maintenance and terminating the employment relationship, the title examines collective manifestations of the employment relationship, including trade unions and labour relations dynamics. Yet, in dealing with the management of people at the macro level, the authors do not neglect the individual. This edition covers the developments in training and development legislation, including the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and the National Qualifications Framework (NQF); employment equity; the HIV/Aids debate; HR management ethics; HR management strategy; HR technology and practices in relation to performance management, appraisal, remuneration and incentives management; and amendments to legislation, including the Labour Relations Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.