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What is strategic HRM, and how do you apply it in business? What
makes good HR strategy and how do you develop it? What are the key
issues that need to be considered when creating, developing, and
embedding a strategic approach to managing people? These are the
fundamental questions asked by HR professionals and tackled in this
innovative and comprehensive textbook. Drawing on the latest
academic research, the well-respected author team take a reliably
thematic approach to SHRM. Broken into four distinct parts, the
book addresses the context, theories, themes, and future of
managing people strategically. Tata Motors, Samsung, Pizza Express,
and Deliveroo make up some of the case studies and examples that
feature across the book, ensuring that theoretical discussion is
always linked to practical application. New 'Strategic HRM in
Action' boxes take this one step further by presenting students
with a scenario in which they themselves can make strategic
decisions and reflect on their own evaluation of real-life business
practices. Critical thinking is essential in SHRM, so frequent
Critical Reflection boxes, Review Questions, and questions or
activities to accompany every case study ensure students are
challenged to engage with the subject critically and reflectively,
and consider their own evaluations of the essential theories and
the strategic practices adopted by different organizations. Global
case studies and an opening chapter dedicated to the global context
of SHRM challenge the dominant Western perspective and provide a
rounded and adaptable view of SHRM. A user-friendly structure and
wide range of learning features, including learning objectives, key
concept boxes, and summaries, ensure the text remains accessible,
even for those completely new to SHRM, allowing all students to
benefit from the book's ideal balance between the latest academic
theory and contemporary, real-world practice. The book is
accompanied by a selection of online resources: For students:
Glossary Web links For registered lecturers: Additional case
studies PowerPoint slides Seminar activities Suggested case study
answers Figures from the book
There is growing interest in flexible working, not only as a means
to manage labour more efficiently and for greater agility, but also
as a response to increasing concerns over well-being, work-life
balance, and participation in the labour force of those with
significant non-work commitments (e.g. parents, carers, older
workers). As a result, a comprehensive stream of literature on the
benefits and challenges of flexible working has developed and led
to a body of evidence on the implementation and outcomes of
different forms of flexible working arrangements. This book
assesses the current state of this literature as follows:
Background: the authors review the different definitions that have
been proposed, policy developments, availability and uptake.
Outcomes from flexible working: the main chapters focus on the
outcomes for employers (e.g. performance, employee retention,
organisational commitment etc.), as well as for individual
employees (e.g. well-being, job satisfaction etc.). Evaluation of
extant knowledge: the authors comment on the existing literature
and consider the methodological approaches adopted in the
literature. Conclusion: suggestions for future research are
proposed. Of interest to students, academics and policy-makers,
this book provides an expert overview of the empirical evidence and
offers critical commentary on the state of knowledge in the field
of flexible working and new forms of work.
There is growing interest in flexible working, not only as a means
to manage labour more efficiently and for greater agility, but also
as a response to increasing concerns over well-being, work-life
balance, and participation in the labour force of those with
significant non-work commitments (e.g. parents, carers, older
workers). As a result, a comprehensive stream of literature on the
benefits and challenges of flexible working has developed and led
to a body of evidence on the implementation and outcomes of
different forms of flexible working arrangements. This book
assesses the current state of this literature as follows:
Background: the authors review the different definitions that have
been proposed, policy developments, availability and uptake.
Outcomes from flexible working: the main chapters focus on the
outcomes for employers (e.g. performance, employee retention,
organisational commitment etc.), as well as for individual
employees (e.g. well-being, job satisfaction etc.). Evaluation of
extant knowledge: the authors comment on the existing literature
and consider the methodological approaches adopted in the
literature. Conclusion: suggestions for future research are
proposed. Of interest to students, academics and policy-makers,
this book provides an expert overview of the empirical evidence and
offers critical commentary on the state of knowledge in the field
of flexible working and new forms of work.
This book is concerned with the rapid and varied changes in the
nature of work and work relationships which have taken place in
recent years. While technological innovation has been a key
contributor to the nature and pace of change, other social and
market trends have also played a part such as increasing workforce
diversity, enhanced competition and greater global integration.
Responding to these trends alongside cost pressures and the need
for continued responsiveness to the environment, organizations have
changed the way in which work is organized. There have also been
shifts in product markets with growing demand for authenticity and
refinement of the customer experience which has further
implications for how work is organized and enacted. At the same
time, employees have sought changes in their work arrangements in
order to help them achieve a more satisfactory relationship between
their work and non-work lives. Many have also taken increased
responsibility for managing their own work opportunities, moving
away from dependency on a single employer. The implications of
these significant and widespread changes are the central focus of
this book and in particular the implications for workers, managers,
and organizations. It brings together contributions from an
international team of renowned management scholars who explore the
opportunities and challenges presented by technological and digital
innovation, consumer, social and organizational change. Drawing on
empirical evidence from Europe, North America and Australia, Work,
Working and Work Relationships in a Changing World considers new
forms of service work, technologically enabled work and independent
professionals to provide in-depth insight into work experiences in
the 21st Century.
New Ways of Organizing Work offers a broader understanding of
changes to the way work is organized and the implications for
relevant stakeholders. It brings together contributions from a well
established group of international scholars to examine the nature
and consequences of new ways of working. The book draws on studies
of a variety of new forms of work, involving a diverse range of
employees and drawing on experiences in a variety of countries. It
includes three main empirical sections. The first focuses on
different forms of work and working arrangements, stimulated by the
use of technology, increased competitive pressure and media
portrayal of work and working. In contrast to much other work in
the field, a strong theme of this book is individuals' experiences
of new ways of working. The second empirical section examines this
theme with a specific focus on remote workers and their responses
to new ways of working. Exploring contemporary trends towards
increasing use of global teams, the third section examines the
implications of distributed teams and the challenges for managing
performance and knowledge transfer.
This book is concerned with the rapid and varied changes in the
nature of work and work relationships which have taken place in
recent years. While technological innovation has been a key
contributor to the nature and pace of change, other social and
market trends have also played a part such as increasing workforce
diversity, enhanced competition and greater global integration.
Responding to these trends alongside cost pressures and the need
for continued responsiveness to the environment, organizations have
changed the way in which work is organized. There have also been
shifts in product markets with growing demand for authenticity and
refinement of the customer experience which has further
implications for how work is organized and enacted. At the same
time, employees have sought changes in their work arrangements in
order to help them achieve a more satisfactory relationship between
their work and non-work lives. Many have also taken increased
responsibility for managing their own work opportunities, moving
away from dependency on a single employer. The implications of
these significant and widespread changes are the central focus of
this book and in particular the implications for workers, managers,
and organizations. It brings together contributions from an
international team of renowned management scholars who explore the
opportunities and challenges presented by technological and digital
innovation, consumer, social and organizational change. Drawing on
empirical evidence from Europe, North America and Australia, Work,
Working and Work Relationships in a Changing World considers new
forms of service work, technologically enabled work and independent
professionals to provide in-depth insight into work experiences in
the 21st Century.
Recent years have seen changes taking place in the nature and
conduct of work, stimulated by both organizational needs and the
needs and desires of individual employees. Organizations have
changed the way in which work is carried out in response to factors
such as increased cost pressures and the need to operate in a
global environment. Employees have also sought changes in their
work arrangements in order to help them achieve a more satisfactory
relationship between their work and non-work activities. Moreover,
in some countries these changes have been augmented by legislative
support. Such changes to the nature of work and the way in which it
is carried out have wide-reaching implications for organizations,
managers, and employees. New Ways of Organizing Work is concerned
with examining contemporary changes to how work is conducted, how
those changes are implemented, and how they are experienced by
employees. The book brings together contributions from an
international team of well-recognized scholars and provides
empirical evidence from Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia.
The book includes several studies that explore new forms of service
work, the use of mobile technologies, and geographically
distributed teams. Other studies address employee experiences with
a specific focus on resistance, identity, and the construction of
work / non-work boundaries.
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