1st Edition

Absolute Essentials of Human Resource Management and Development

By Fiona Robson, Steven Glasgow Copyright 2026
120 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

120 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book is a concise yet definitive introduction to human resource management and development that will serve as a handy reference text for the subject. Written in an accessible style that brings the topic to life, this book will help students understand the key principles behind human resource management and development. After setting the context of human resource development, this book’s... Read more

Part 1: An Introduction to HRM&D  1. A Brief History of HRM&D  2. The HR Lifecycle  Part 2: Attracting and Supporting New Employees  3. Recruitment and Selection  4. Onboarding/Induction  Part 3: Developing, Managing and Rewarding Employees  5. Learning and Development  6. Performance Management  7. Reward Management  Part 4: Managing the Employment Relationship  8. Managing Challenging HR Issues  9. Employment Relations  10. Ending the Employment Relationship

Biography

Fiona Robson, PhD, is Head of Edinburgh Business School and the School of Social Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Dubai.

Steven Glasgow, PhD, is Deputy Head of Edinburgh Business School and the School of Social Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Dubai.