Suitable for students and practitioners of HRM, this title provides a resource for understanding and implementing HR in relation to the needs of the business as a whole, and includes coverage of key areas essential to the HR function. It encourages and facilitates effective learning. "Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management" is the classic text for all students and practitioners of HRM. Providing a complete resource for understanding and implementing HR in relation to the needs of the business as a whole, it includes in-depth coverage of all the key areas essential to the HR function. The 12th edition has been radically updated to create a cutting-edge textbook, which encourages and facilitates effective learning. Comprehensive online support material is provided for the instructor, student and now also the practitioner, providing a complete resource for teaching and self-learning. The text has been updated to include all the latest developments in HRM and now includes two new sections covering HR skills and toolkits.