Human Resources Management, Global Edition, 17th edition

Published by Pearson (25 March 2026) © 2024

  • Gary Dessler Florida International University

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Title overview

Human Resource Management introduces you to the daily tools and skills you'll need to function as successful managers, in both HR and business in general. Using a practical approach, the text explores the evolution of the field, highlighting the introduction of revolutionary new technologies and social media platforms.

With a heavy focus on emerging industry trends and the positive impacts of technology on HR, the 17th Edition prepares you with everything you need to be effective managers and HR personnel in the 21st century.

Table of contents

  • PART 1: INTRODUCTION
  • Introduction to Human Resource Management
  • Equal Opportunity Law and Action
  • Human Resource Policy, Strategy, and Performance
  • PART 2: RECRUITMENT, PLACEMENT, AND TALENT MANAGEMENT
  • Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process
  • Personnel Planning and Recruiting
  • Employee Testing and Selection
  • Interviewing Candidates
  • PART 3: TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
  • Training and Developing Employees
  • Performance Management and Appraisal
  • Managing Careers and Retention
  • PART 4: COMPENSATION
  • Establishing Strategic Pay Plans
  • Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives
  • Benefits and Services
  • PART 5: ENRICHMENT TOPICS IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
  • Building Positive Employee Relations
  • Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
  • Safety, Health, and Risk Management
  • Managing Global Human Resources
  • Managing Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial
  • Comprehensive Cases

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