Essentials of Human Resource Management

Human resource management refers to the management of people in an organization such that they collectively give businesses a competitive advantage. Usually, a strategic approach of management involving policies and systems is undertaken to maximize employee productivity and performance. Many activities are considered intrinsic to the human resource management function, including staffing, training, employee skill development, maintenance of employee relations, motivation and employee benefits. Staffing involves the selection and recruitment of employees. Training and development focuses on the continuous development of employees. Motivation aims to keep the employees productive through performance, appraisals and rewards. This book explores all the important aspects of human resource management in the present day scenario. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.