pReflecting the global nature of the workplace, this is a concise introduction to the world of human resource management that goes beyond a prescriptive, how-to approach and prepares you for the issues and dilemmas you may face in your HR career.p ul liIncludes new discussions on the impact of Black Lives Matter on HR, the effect of Covid-19 on recruitment and on the mental health of employees, and post-Brexit points-based immigrationli liBoxed features including 'Ethical Insights', 'Research Insights', and 'HRM in Practice' highlight contemporary practices, critical perspectives, and discussions and debates related to each chapterli liNow features a running case study, where in each chapter you can apply what you've learnt to solve a challenge faced by the HR Manager of a hotelli liIllustrated with real-world case studies and examples from a cross section of industries, such as Netflix, Nike, and Just Eatli liComprehensive online resources, including author videos, over 25 additional