Employee Relations Books

Employee Relations Books Employee Relations in the Public Services: Themes and Issues (Routledge Studies in Employment Relations) (Paperback) by Susan Corby (Author) 1.Book Reviews Book Description Tracing the main developments in the public sector since 1979, this book includes issues such as the rise of Thatcherism, decentralization, contracting out, quality and flexibility, and equal opportunity.

Employee Relations in Context (Paperback) by David Farnham (Author) 1.Book Reviews Book Description In this introductory book – written from a managerial perspective – the focus is on the diffuse roots, complexities and varieties of British employee relations practices. It puts employee relations into its wider socio-economic contexts and seeks to provide a framework within which students of personnel and development can identify and understand the role of management in managing the employment relationship, contextually, operationally and strategically. The text seeks to be analytical, academic and rigorous in its approach and emphasises the contingent nature of employee relations management.Contingency means that there are not only choices and alternative approaches for management in taking decisions in employee relations, but also constraints and limitations on areas of managerial discretion in managing employees. In line with its managerial thrust, and compared with other texts on the subject, this one also provides opportunities for developing the competency of students, by enabling them to apply their knowledge and skills of employee relations to practical situations. This

practical approach to employee relations management is underlined by the conceptual, theoretical and empirical content of the chapters and by the assignments at the end of them. These assignments require students to do wider reading, undertake activities and problem-solve real-life issues.

Labor Relations in the Public Sector, Third Edition (Public Administration and Public Policy) (Hardcover) by Richard Kearney (Editor), David Carnevale (Editor) 1.Book Reviews Review Praise for the previous editions… Praise for the previous editions… Promo Copy …by far the best textbook in this area on the market today. It offers rich insights into public sector labor relations from historical, political and legal perspectives. …the book is extremely versatile. It is well-suited for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in public personnel and labor relations. Yet, because the material is presented in a scholarly, analytical fashion, it is also an excellent resource tool for persons conducting research in or practicing public sector labor relations. -Norma Riccucci, Associate Professor of Public Administration and Policy, State University of New York at Albany …go[es] beyond most other texts in its comprehensiveness and its informed treatment of the research literature on public sector labor relations. -Industrial and Labor Relations Review …by far the best textbook in this area on the market today. It offers rich insights into public sector labor relations from historical, political and legal perspectives. …the book is extremely versatile. It is well-suited for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in public personnel and labor relations. Yet, because the material is presented in a scholarly, analytical fashion, it is also an excellent resource tool for persons conducting research in or practicing public sector labor relations. -Norma Riccucci, Associate Professor of Public Administration and Policy, State University of New York at Albany

…go[es] beyond most other texts in its comprehensiveness and its informed treatment of the research literature on public sector labor relations. -Industrial and Labor Relations Review Book Description Summarizes the current status of and the changes effecting labor relations in the global marketplace. Outlines problems and strategies for success in the dynamically evolving work environment, with a thorough overview of the entire field of labor relations.

Recruitment, Retention, and Employee Relations: Fieldtested Strategies for the ’90s (Hardcover) by D. Keith Denton (Author) 1.Book Reviews Review “I would heartily recommend this book for the Human Resource professional who needs a quick, practical proposal of solutions to our current problems. For those of us in the EAP field with little or no HR experience, it certainly should find a place on our bookshelves. Otherwise, we risk becoming dated in our knowledge of HR strategy. We must be able to talk their language. Many of us, of course, are part of the quality movements within our corporations and can apply many of the concepts to our own programming.”–Journal of Employee Assistance Research Book Description This book documents what some of the world’s most successful and innovative companies are doing to improve their recruitment, retention and employee relations. The book is designed to make Human Resources a competitive weapon. During these times of labor shortages and increased dependence on front-line people to perform their task with dependability and zeal, it is essential to enhance our ability to recruit, retain and improve employee relations. World-class companies like Merck, Hewlett-Packard, General Electric, Federal Express, Motorola, Cypress and PepsiCo share their techniques.

Industrial Relations to Human Resources and Beyond: The Evolving Process of Employee Relations

Management (Issues in Work and Human Resources) (Hardcover) by Bruce E. Kaufman (Author, Editor), Richard A. Beaumont (Editor), Roy B. Helfgoff (Editor), Roy B. Helfgott (Editor) 1.Book Reviews Book Description This collection examines the evolution of the philosophy and practice of human resource management (HRM) and industrial relations (IR) over the twentieth century. By combining history, contemporary practice, and future trends, these well-known experts present both scholarly and practitioner perspectives. Drawing on in-depth interviews and surveys with HRM executives at leading corporations, the contributors explore key trends and issues facing global companies in such areas as equal opportunity, compensation practices, and expatriation programs. The book also takes an in-depth look at one particular player in the story – Industrial Relations Counselors, Inc., the first non-profit research and consulting organization dedicated to improved HRM/IR practices – which was founded by John D. Rockefeller in 1926, and has played a central role in the development of key labor legislation including the Social Security Act.

Exploring Employee Relations, Second Edition: An International Approach (Paperback) by Mike Leat (Author 1.Book Reviews Review The best feature is the shift towards giving more attention to the influence of the EU, globalization and a deeper look at the nature of the labour market. I would like to see a second edition of the text published. After a fallow period, ER is an expanding area of interest again. John Kimberley, University of Central England Generally seems in line with previous text which was quite student friendly, generally a popular text on the subject. Required reading one of 2 texts recommended for purchase Leat or Blyton & Turnbull: Dynamics of Employee Relations Ian Roper, Middlesex University

Yes would meet the needs of the module for which I have been using it a third year undergrad module on Employee Relations which forms part of a number of different Business subject degrees. For use in my post grad teaching (part of the CIPD accredited MSc in HRM) the text would need the additional chapter on handling conflict/industrial action referred to. The increasing number of international students on both UG and PG programmes would make a more generic text (as described) useful. Main text for undergrad ER module approx 100 students per year. Could also be one of number of recommended texts for PG modules varying numbers. Have been using the first edition for UG module was planning to change to a more up to date text. Fiona Oldham, Napier University –Fiona Oldham, Napier University;John Kimberley, University of Central ;Ian Roper, Middlesex University; Review ‘The best feature is the shift towards giving more attention to the influence of the EU, globalization and a deeper look at the nature of the labour market. I would like to see a second edition of the text published. After a fallow period, ER is an expanding area of interest again.’ John Kimberley, University of Central England ‘Generally seems in line with previous text – which was quite student friendly, generally a popular text on the subject. Required reading – one of 2 texts recommended for purchase. Leat or Blyton & Turnbull: Dynamics of Employee Relations’ Ian Roper, Middlesex University ‘Yes – would meet the needs of the module for which I have been using it – a third year undergrad module on Employee Relations which forms part of a number of different Business subject degrees. For use in my post grad teaching (part of the CIPD accredited MSc in HRM) the text would need the additional chapter on handling conflict/industrial action referred to. The increasing number of international students on both UG and PG programmes would make a more generic text (as described) useful. Main text for undergrad ER module – approx 100 students per year. Could also be one of number of recommended texts for PG modules – varying numbers. Have been using the first edition for UG module – was planning to change to a more up to date text.’ Fiona Oldham, Napier University http://www.vinetbooks.com/category/hr-management/employee-relations-books/