Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to human resource management -- Equal opportunity and the law -- Human resource management strategy and analysis -- Job analysis and the talent management process -- Personnel planning and recruiting -- Employee testing and selection -- Interviewing candidates -- Training and developing employees -- Performance management and appraisal -- Employee retention, engagement, and careers -- Establishing strategic pay plans -- Pay for performance and financial incentives -- Benefits and services -- Ethics and employee rights and discipline -- Labor relations and collective bargaining -- Employee safety and health -- Managing global human resources -- Managing human resources in entrepreneurial firms.