Human resource management is central to management teaching & research. Presenting the trends & developments, this handbook is divided into: foundations & frameworks; core processes & functions; patterns & dynamics; & measurement & outcomes

"Through the insights of some of the country's most successful CHROs, the authors reveal to current and aspiring CHROs what they should consider in the new and challengingly field of HR. It shows the next generation of leaders how to best prepare themselves for the top roles that they aspire to....

Praise for the chief HR Officer "The strategic portfolio of issues addressed and the sage wisdom and perspectives shared make this book a powerful transformation tool." -Jodee Kozlak, executive vice president, Human Resources, Target Corporation "An up-to-the-minute guide as to what is happening...