Human Resource Management in Ireland Book

This book the evaluates developments in the Irish labour market and the implications for HRM, such as labour shortages, growth in number of foreign nationals working in Ireland, gender and employment. It reviews recent developments in the Irish and global economy: the ramifications of 9/11 and the dot.com downturn, growth of the service sector, changes in manufacturing, the impact of globalisation and the implications of these developments for workforce management. It provides a detailed evaluation of 'best practice' human resource management. It reviews current trends and research on employee recruitment and selection incorporating recent Irish research evidence. It critically reviews the issue of reward management and performance management systems, including evidence of practice in many Irish organisations. It includes up-to-date analysis of developments in Irish employment relations, incorporating 'right to bargain' legislation and recent key trends in regard to trade union recognition and avoidance and the growth in non-union employment relations. It also presents an up-to-date review of employment law in Ireland.Read More