Since the mid-1990s, South Africa has undergone a significant transformation, including the establishment of a democratic government and the implementation of laws and policies aimed at promoting equality and diversity in the workplace. Human resource management (HRM) has also evolved over time to address the unique challenges and historical context of the country, with many HRM efforts being made to eliminate discrimination based on race, gender, disability and other protected characteristics. Introduction to human resource management provides an overview of the principles of HRM and how it contributes to achieving not only organisational goals but national goals as well, within the unique South African context.
Introduction to human resource management examines the essential aspects of the practice of HRM in the modern workplace. Essential theory is supplemented with practical guidelines for managing employees as well as other general functions in an organisation.
Contents include the following:
Introduction to Human Resource Management is aimed at undergraduate students at further and higher education institutions within South Africa as well as managers and human resource practitioners.
Chapter 1 Human Resource Management: an introduction
Chapter 2 Macro-environmental factors that influence human resource management
Chapter 3 Workforce planning and talent management
Chapter 4 Recruitment and selection
Chapter 5 Induction, orientation, and onboarding
Chapter 6 Performance management and appraisal
Chapter 7 Human resource development
Chapter 8 Career management
Chapter 9 Management, leadership and motivation
Chapter 10 Organisation development
Chapter 11 Reward, recognition, and remuneration
Chapter 12 Employee wellness, health, and safety
Chapter 13 Laws regulating the human resource management function
Chapter 14 Labour relations management – policies, procedures, and practices at organisational level
Chapter 15 Human resource technology
Chapter 16 International human resource management
