Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice by Michael Armstrong and Stephen Taylor is an English-language textbook for professionals and students in human resource management. This reference work covers essential topics such as employment law, employee relations, performance management, and pay and benefits policy.
The book provides a comprehensive guide to resource management practice, with attention to skills such as leadership, conflict management, interview techniques, and the use of statistics. The 16th edition includes new chapters on managing home workers and digital HR practices, and it aligns with current developments such as employee wellbeing and 'smart' reward.
Practical examples from international organizations such as IBM, HSBC, and Johnson & Johnson make the application clear. This handbook is aligned with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and therefore also supports formal HR qualifications.
Armstrong's Handbook stands out as a complete and up-to-date reference work in human resource management, suitable for higher education and HR practice.