Managing human resources in Europe : a thematic approach

This informative text analyzes the ten most important themes in European HRM, adopting a thematic yet critical approach. Each chapter presents three distinct country examples and highlights dilemmas, controversies, paradoxes, and challenges within the field. The major themes are organized into four broad categories: 1. The role of the institutional context ('looking outside') examines the European Union's significance for HRM, the impact of deregulation, and the tension between flexibility and security in employment relations. 2. The importance of various organizational forms for HRM ('looking inside') discusses the specifics of HRM practices in multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, and not-for-profit organizations. 3. The roles and contributions of HRM within the organization ('looking at oneself') consider the measurement of HRM outputs, the link between HRM and organizational performance, and the diverse roles of HR professionals. 4. The impact of societal macro-trends on HRM ('looking beyond') explores diversity management and virtual HRM. Written and edited by leading European experts, this text is essential for anyone studying or working in HRM in Europe, offering an engaging synthesis of theory and practice, supported by real-world case studies.