This book is a lively and engaging introduction to the key topics and issues surrounding people management. Preface, Introducing Human Resource Management, Human Resource Strategy and Planning, High-Performance Working: Employee Engagement Through Involvement and Participation, The Employment Relationship, Equality and Diversity, Recruitment, Selection: Shortlisting and Interviews, Selection: Supplementing The Interview, Performance Management and Appraisal, Learning and Development, Payment Systems, Health and Safety and Welfare, Discipline and Grievance, Dismissal and Redundancy and Outplacement, Author and Subject Index.