The 21st century world of work requires HR practitioners to operate in the knowledge-based economy, aligning the HR strategy with that of the business, ensuring its human capital contributes to the organisation’s market value.   It is imperative for HR practitioners, both generalists and specialists, to adhere to good governance and ethical practices as posited by the SA Board for People Practices (SABPP) HR System Standards.  The content of this book is grounded on the HR professional practice standards, providing contemporary theories as the underpinning theoretical knowledge, combined with practical applications.    

This book aims to assist novice and experienced HR students and practitioners to manage the organisation’s most valuable asset, its employees, in the dynamic and ever-changing modern-day workplace.   The book incorporates global and Southern African contexts, promoting the sustainable development of agile HR practitioners who are future-fit. 

PART 1: Introduction to HR

• CHAPTER 1 Development of HR as a discipline
• CHAPTER 2 HR Profession

PART 2: HR Alignment to Business Strategy

• CHAPTER 3 Strategic HRM
• CHAPTER 4 Talent Management
• NEW: CHAPTER 5 HR Risk Management

PART 3:  HR Value Chain (HR Architecture)

• CHAPTER 6 Workforce Planning
• CHAPTER 7 Learning & Development
• CHAPTER 8 Performance Management
• CHAPTER 9 Reward and Recognition
• NEW: Chapter 10 Employee Wellness
• CHAPTER 11 Employment Relations Management
• NEW: Chapter 12 Organisational Development

PART 4: HR Delivery & Value

• NEW: Chapter 13 HR Service Delivery
• NEW: Chapter 14 HR Technology

PART 5: HR Metrics

NEW: Chapter 15 HR Measurement System

• HRM 1 or 2 (1st and/or 2nd year)
• Academics, HR/ER practitioners, managers and line managers, and union officials
• Lecturers for students at entry level in HRM and ER for Certificate
• Diploma and first-year students