Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice is the bestselling and definitive resource for HRM students and professionals, which helps readers to understand and implement HR in relation to the needs of the business. It covers in-depth all of the areas essential to the HR function such as employment law, employee relations, learning and development, performance management and reward, as well as the HR skills needed to ensure professional success, including leadership, managing conflict, interviewing and using statistics. Illustrated throughout in full colour and with a range of pedagogical features to consolidate learning (e.g. source review boxes, key learning points, summaries and case studies from international organizations such as IBM, HSBC and Johnson and Johnson), this fully updated 15th edition includes new chapters on the HRM role of line managers, evidence-based HRM, e-HRM and the gender pay gap, further case studies and updated content covering the latest research and developments.
Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice is aligned with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) profession map and standards and is suited to both professionals and students of both undergraduate degrees and the CIPD's level 5 and 7 professional qualifications. Online supporting resources include comprehensive handbooks for lecturers and students, lecture slides, all figures and tables, toolkits, and a literature review, glossary and bibliography.
 
Review
"Armstrong and Taylor's text provides comprehensive and user-friendly coverage of key concepts and models of HRM, HRM processes and applications together with related delivery strategies. This 16th edition extends and updates earlier versions, and is testimony to its enduring relevance and appeal." ― John Simmons, Lecturer, University of Liverpool Management School
"This comprehensive book is a major resource and gives the reader both an in-depth and detailed view of all major assignments that the HR Manager will encounter in the work setting. It is also a valuable asset for the student of HR Management" ― Thordur S. Oskarsson Ph.D. Adjunct Professor, School of Business, University of Iceland
"There is a reason why Michael Armstrong's HR books represent a gold standard: they are both thorough and academically rigorous but benefit from real world experience and an informed perspective on practice." ― Robert Jeffrey, Editor, People Management magazine
"Armstrong's approach to HRM is sufficiently academic but tempered with good practice and common sense." ― Dr Janet Astley, Senior Lecturer, York St John Business School (about a previous edition)
"Michael Armstrong could well be offering the definitive text in the field...an excellent book." ― The Times Higher Education Supplement (about a previous edition)
"Topical, comprehensive, well-informed and student-friendly." ― Dr Izabela Robinson, Senior Lecturer Human Resource Management, Northampton Business School (about a previous edition)
"A detailed, yet accessible text suitable for all levels. This latest edition further establishes its position as the 'go to' text for HR students, academics and practitioners alike. I highly recommend it." ― Dr. Edward O’Connor, Assistant Professor, Maynooth University School of Business
"If any book is a contender for one of the standard references of the HR profession, this is it...it covers just about everything that might be considered broadly relevant to practising HR." ― Personnel Today (about a previous edition)
"Armstrong's authoritative handbook continues to be a paragon of HR texts. The new edition of this indubitably vital HR resource for students, tutors and practitioners alike, follows a tried and trusted, coherent format." ― Lezlee-Jayne Stones, Associate Professor and School Director of Teaching & Learning, University of Lincoln
"The gold standard when it comes to HRM texts." ― Connie Nolan, Senior Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University (about a previous edition)
"This book [is] a must-read for everyone who has a strong interest in the management of human resources" ― Niki Kyriakidou, Leeds Business School, on behalf of the International Journal of Training and Development (about a previous edition)
Review
"Armstrong's authoritative handbook continues to be a paragon of HR texts. The new edition of this indubitably vital HR resource for students, tutors and practitioners alike, follows a tried and trusted, coherent format." ― Lezlee-Jayne Stones, Associate Professor and School Director of Teaching & Learning, University of Lincoln
"If any book is a contender for one of the standard references of the HR profession, this is it...it covers just about everything that might be considered broadly relevant to practising HR." ― Personnel Today (about a previous edition)
"This comprehensive book is a major resource and gives the reader both an in-depth and detailed view of all major assignments that the HR Manager will encounter in the work setting. It is also a valuable asset for the student of HR Management" ― Thordur S. Oskarsson Ph.D. Adjunct Professor, School of Business, University of Iceland
"The gold standard when it comes to HRM texts." ― Connie Nolan, Senior Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University (about a previous edition)
"This book [is] a must-read for everyone who has a strong interest in the management of human resources" ― Niki Kyriakidou, Leeds Business School, on behalf of the International Journal of Training and Development (about a previous edition)
"Topical, comprehensive, well-informed and student-friendly." ― Dr Izabela Robinson, Senior Lecturer Human Resource Management, Northampton Business School (about a previous edition)
"Armstrong's approach to HRM is sufficiently academic but tempered with good practice and common sense." ― Dr Janet Astley, Senior Lecturer, York St John Business School (about a previous edition)
"Armstrong and Taylor's text provides comprehensive and user-friendly coverage of key concepts and models of HRM, HRM processes and applications together with related delivery strategies. This 16th edition extends and updates earlier versions, and is testimony to its enduring relevance and appeal." ― John Simmons, Lecturer, University of Liverpool Management School
"There is a reason why Michael Armstrong's HR books represent a gold standard: they are both thorough and academically rigorous but benefit from real world experience and an informed perspective on practice." ― Robert Jeffrey, Editor, People Management magazine
"A detailed, yet accessible text suitable for all levels. This latest edition further establishes its position as the 'go to' text for HR students, academics and practitioners alike. I highly recommend it." ― Dr. Edward O’Connor, Assistant Professor, Maynooth University School of Business
"Michael Armstrong could well be offering the definitive text in the field...an excellent book." ― The Times Higher Education Supplement (about a previous edition)