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This book is always popular with students and I will continue to use it as it has everything needed for an introduction to the subject of human resource management.  Congratulations to Margaret Foot and Caroline Hook on this new edition. Susan Curtis, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management, Manchester Metropolitan University. Introducing Human Resource Management is a lively and engaging introduction to the key topics and issues surrounding people management. Clearly linking HR theory to the work environment, this book explores core areas such as HR strategy, talent management, employee engagement and development. This new edition has been fully revised to include: a new chapter on equality and diversity new coverage of employee well-being more international and cross cultural examples throughout This reader friendly and accessible text guides you through practical activities, exercises, case studies and examples helping you to understand how HR theory is applied in practice. This edition includes: Did you know and Pause for thought boxes to get you thinking A What next? feature to encourage you to find out more about a topic A new HR in the news feature containing articles from the Financial Times to promote discussion of real life examples of HR in practice Review and self-check questions (with answers) to help you check your understanding of a topic A wealth of extra activities, quizzes, and multiple choice questions relating to individual chapters are available online at www.pearsoned.co.uk/foothook Introducing Human Resource Management is ideal for a first course in human resource management at undergraduate or professional level, including courses that lead to a CIPD qualification. About the authors: Margaret Foot and Caroline Hook have extensive professional experience in the field of HRM. They are both Senior Lecturers in Human Resource Management at Huddersfield University Business School and are founding members of the CIPD Huddersfield Geographical Group.