<p>Written by experts in the field, this well-established book provides a critical and academically rigorous exploration of the key functions, practices and issues in HRM today.<br/><br/>The first part of Contemporary Human Resource Management covers fundamental HRM practices while the second half examines contemporary themes and issues such as work-place bullying, flexibility and emotion at work. Each chapter contains two thought-provoking case studies, encouraging readers to identify, examine and apply key concepts to real-world examples.<br/><br/>This substantially revised sixth edition includes three completely new chapters and case studies on:</p><ul><li>HRM in SMEs</li></ul><ul><li>The Future of Work</li></ul><ul><li>Employee Wellbeing</li></ul>