Rethinking Human Resources in a Changing World

Practical 8-step workforce planning guide covering business analysis, workforce assessment, skills gap identification, demand forecasting, recruitment, succession planning, and training development.

D. Robinson, W Hirsh

Research-based guide on building HR strategy in a globalized business environment. Covers three versions of generic HR strategy, how HR strategies affect performance, and practical steps for building your own.

SHRM Foundation

Concise overview of HRM covering strategic HR, the HR function, HR systems and strategies, and the link between HR and organizational performance. Published by the Institute of Public Administration.

Joanna O’Riordan

Chapter covering HR planning, recruitment, training, compensation, benefits, performance evaluation, and employee retention. Uses Starbucks as a running case study.

Stephen J. Skripak