Product Description
Human Resource Management in the New World of Work – Meeting the Challenges of Industry 4.0 (2nd edition)
Author: D Kokt
Format: Physical Hardcopy
The new world of work is characterised by increased globalisation, digitalisation and virtualisation, as well as the continuous emergence of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR or Industry 4.0) technologies. These aspects have irrevocably transformed the world of work, placing increased emphasis on HR professionals to be effective change agents. The role of HR professionals is likely to become more pronounced in the future.
Given the numerous challenges South Africa face within the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the aim of the book is to provide a South African perspective on human resource management (HRM) within the new world of work.
By focusing on the HR standards of the South African Board of People Practices (SABPP) the book covers the following aspects:
Human Resource Management in the New World of Work is aimed at both HR students and HR practitioners.
Features:
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Industry 4.0 and the new world of work
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International perspectives on human capital development
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Talent management
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Talent development
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Leadership in the new world of work
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HR Information Systems (HRIS)
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HR metrics and analytics
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HR service delivery and innovation
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HR risk management
Contents:
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Chapter 1: Industry 4.0 and the new world of work
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Chapter 2: International human capital development in the new world of work
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Chapter 3: Talent management: acquisition and retention
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Chapter 4: Talent management: assessment, rewards and wellness
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Chapter 5: Talent development
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Chapter 6: Leadership in the new world of work
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Chapter 7: Digital business and HRIS (HR 4.0)
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Chapter 8: Human resource measurement, metrics and analytics
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Chapter 9: Human resource service delivery and innovation
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Chapter 10: HR risk management
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