Human resources management: Developing a strategic approach

A recent survey undertaken by a consortium of major organisations and a leading business school concluded that personnel departments are hailing to take a long term view of their impact on business strategy. Tony Sadler firmly believes that the contribution the personnel function makes to business strategy should be increased, and this book demonstrates how this goal can be achieved. Human Resource Management: Developing a strategic Approach encourages personnel professionals to adopt a more dynamic attitude to the strategic role of HRM. Drawing on a wide range of real life case studies to illustrate best practice, the author provides invaluable practical guidance on the contribution a people - oriented approach can make to today's business processes, such as: quality initiatives;re-engineering programmes;customer and supplier relationships;re-structuring and cost reduction;globalization;strategies for competitive advantage and much more. The extensive range of useful models and ideas presented in the book have been designed specifically to lead to action. The book details the latest techniques as well as looking ahead at potential future development. Tony Sasler's advice will assist all HRM/ personnel managers and professionals, and also line managers with personnel-type responsibilities.