This book meets the demands of the new CIPD standard in People Management and Development. Acknowledgements, Introduction, Human Resource Management at Work, Shaping the PMED Agenda, The Changing Nature of Work and Employment, The Legal Framework for HRM, Institutional Forces Shaping HRM at Work, The PMEG Contribution, Research and Change Management Skills, The Professional and Ethical Contribution of HRM, Integrating the PMEG Contribution, Exploring the Links between Business Strategy and HRM, Changing Responsibilities for the Management of HRM, PMEG in Practice, Managing Performance for Added Value, Maximizing the Skills and Contributions of People, Managing the Learning and Development Process, Structures and Processes for Effective Employee Relations, Motivating Staff and Rewarding Contributions, Delivering Equity and Fairness in Rewards, Review, Reviewing HRM at Work - Sample Examination Questions and Guidelines for Tackling Exams, Bibliography, Index.