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.

Reviews recent developments in the Irish & 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

Provides a detailed evaluation of 'best practice' human resource management

Reviews current trends and research on employee recruitment and selection incorporating recent Irish research evidence

Critically reviews the issue of reward management and performance management systems including evidence of practice in many Irish organisations

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

Presents an up-to-date review of employment law in Ireland.