The second edition of Nick Wilton's Introduction to Human Resource Management continues to provide an engaging and holistic overview of the role of HRM in its contemporary context. It reflects on the current trends in HRM, the labour market and the border economy while offering a critical, yet accessible discussion on both the theoretical and practical issues of HRM. Engaging learning features: - New layout makes the book more engaging to read and easier to navigate. - Human Resource in Practice Insights give a real world picture of how HRM theory works in practice. - Ethical Insights illuminate ethical considerations for budding HRM practitioners. - International Insights highlight HRM practices around the world. - Real Research Insights analyse real research on HRM practice. - Case studies relate theory to a variety of real companies and industries, such as Tesco, Tengo Ltd and Blitzen Engineering. - Further online reading throughout each chapter provide you with free access to scholarly journal articles on key topics to save you time and further your study. Access additional online resources by visiting the books companion website at: www. sagepub.co.uk/wilton2 . This book is essential reading for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students, including those studying for their CIPD qualifications. Nick Wilton is a Senior Lecturer in HRM and Associate head for the Business and Management at the Bristol Business School at the University of the West of England.