Graham Perkins

The definitive textbook for first core module on the CIPD Advanced Diplomas in Strategic People Management and in Strategic Organisational Learning. This book provides students with an understanding of the ways in which major social, political and environmental developments affect employment, work and people management in organisations. These developments include globalisation, technology, the economy, labour markets, society, politics, public policy and employment regulation. This book also includes expert coverage of how change, innovation and creativity can promote improvements in organisational productivity. This second edition now includes new material on recent changes to the political landscape, economic and legal updates, as well as new material on artificial intelligence. Most importantly, this core textbook covers the key topics that postgraduate students will need in their future careers as people professionals. This includes flexibility, agility, resilience, ethics, values and sustainability. There is also coverage of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), wellbeing, remote working and working internationally. Real-world examples demonstrate how the theory applies in practice and pause and review boxes help students think critically about the content. Online supporting resources include PowerPoint slides for every chapter.

The definitive textbook for first core module on the CIPD Advanced Diplomas in Strategic People Management and in Strategic Organisational Learning. This book provides students with an understanding of the ways in which major social, political and environmental developments affect employment, work and people management in organisations. These developments include globalisation, technology, the economy, labour markets, society, politics, public policy and employment regulation. This book also includes expert coverage of how change, innovation and creativity can promote improvements in organisational productivity. This second edition now includes new material on recent changes to the political landscape, economic and legal updates, as well as new material on artificial intelligence. Most importantly, this core textbook covers the key topics that postgraduate students will need in their future careers as people professionals. This includes flexibility, agility, resilience, ethics, values and sustainability. There is also coverage of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), wellbeing, remote working and working internationally. Real-world examples demonstrate how the theory applies in practice and pause and review boxes help students think critically about the content. Online supporting resources include PowerPoint slides for every chapter.

Designed to support aspects of the CIPD's advanced diplomas the CIPD Advanced Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development and equip students with the skills needed to embark on a career in L&D. Offering essential coverage of the underpinning theory of learning and development, this book explores key learning models, learning styles and an examination of how people learn. Building on these theoretical foundations, Strategic Learning and Development Practice goes on to explore how this theory applies in practice, including identifying learning needs, learning analytics, knowledge management, technology-supported learning and how to build and evaluate an L&D strategy. This book is full of real-world examples and pedagogical features to support student learning. These include reflective practice questions to consolidate learning and promote critical thought as well as explore further boxes to facilitate wider reading and encourage students to explore areas of interest in more depth. Key definitions in this book give a clear outline of the essential terms and key learning points at the end of every chapter support student revision of the most important themes. Online resources include a lecturer manual and PowerPoint slides for each chapter.

Designed to support aspects of the CIPD's advanced diplomas the CIPD Advanced Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development and equip students with the skills needed to embark on a career in L&D. Offering essential coverage of the underpinning theory of learning and development, this book explores key learning models, learning styles and an examination of how people learn. Building on these theoretical foundations, Strategic Learning and Development Practice goes on to explore how this theory applies in practice, including identifying learning needs, learning analytics, knowledge management, technology-supported learning and how to build and evaluate an L&D strategy. This book is full of real-world examples and pedagogical features to support student learning. These include reflective practice questions to consolidate learning and promote critical thought as well as explore further boxes to facilitate wider reading and encourage students to explore areas of interest in more depth. Key definitions in this book give a clear outline of the essential terms and key learning points at the end of every chapter support student revision of the most important themes. Online resources include a lecturer manual and PowerPoint slides for each chapter.

Work and Employment in a Changing Business Environment is the definitive textbook for the new CIPD Advanced Level 7 module. It provides students with an understanding of the major contemporary trends in the HR business environment and discussion of significant areas of HR and Learning and Development (L&D) activity that derive from or are given additional prominence as a result of environmental developments. It provides students with an understanding of ways in which major, long-term environmental developments affect employment, work and people management in organizations as well as a thorough grounding in current and short-term developments in the people management environment. These areas include globalisation, technology, the economy, labour markets, society, politics, public policy and employment regulation. This book also includes expert coverage of how change, innovation and creativity can promote improvements in organisational productivity. Most importantly, this brand new textbook covers the key elements that students on HR masters courses will need in their future careers including flexibility, agility and resilience. productivity, ethics and values, sustainability, equality, diversity and inclusion, wellbeing and working internationally. Case studies and examples demonstrate how the theory applies in practice and pause and review boxes will help students think critically about the content. Work and Employment in a Changing Business Environment is ideal reading for all postgraduate students on both CIPD and non-CIPD accredited courses. Online supporting resources include powerpoint slides for every chapter.

Work and Employment in a Changing Business Environment is the definitive textbook for the new CIPD Advanced Level 7 module. It provides students with an understanding of the major contemporary trends in the HR business environment and discussion of significant areas of HR and Learning and Development (L&D) activity that derive from or are given additional prominence as a result of environmental developments. It provides students with an understanding of ways in which major, long-term environmental developments affect employment, work and people management in organizations as well as a thorough grounding in current and short-term developments in the people management environment. These areas include globalisation, technology, the economy, labour markets, society, politics, public policy and employment regulation. This book also includes expert coverage of how change, innovation and creativity can promote improvements in organisational productivity. Most importantly, this brand new textbook covers the key elements that students on HR masters courses will need in their future careers including flexibility, agility and resilience. productivity, ethics and values, sustainability, equality, diversity and inclusion, wellbeing and working internationally. Case studies and examples demonstrate how the theory applies in practice and pause and review boxes will help students think critically about the content. Work and Employment in a Changing Business Environment is ideal reading for all postgraduate students on both CIPD and non-CIPD accredited courses. Online supporting resources include powerpoint slides for every chapter.

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