Make That Grade Human Resource Management

Book excerpt: Provides a complete overview of Human Resource Management in Ireland, with reference to current developments and the challenges posed by the changed economic environment. New to this edition: Outlines the challenges of surplus staff, reduction in recruitment, training and reward budgets within the context of the changed economic environment Reflects current developments in HR practice, including the use of technology, such as human resource software packages, employee self-service systems, e-recruitment and e-learning Employment relations section updated with information on unions, employer associations, state dispute resolution facilities, legislation and NERA Models of 'best practice' and 'best fit' human resource management are outlined, as well as models proposed by Guest and Pfeffer An updated chapter on employment law in Ireland Provides easy access to key concepts and key Irish case studies Includes clearly defined learning objectives and chapter summaries Revision questions are provided at the end of each chapter Written with a clear focus on the learner SUITABLE FOR - First and second-year students of Business Studies and of other courses with a human resource management component - Students undertaking human resource management modules at FETAC level 6