The book "Strategic Human Resource Management" by Alan Nankervis, Robert Compton, and Marian Baird provides a comprehensive overview of strategic human resource management (SHRM), covering its concepts, models, and case studies. It is structured into six parts and eighteen chapters, each discussing key aspects of SHRM. The first part introduces the theories, issues, and influences in HRM, while the second part explores organizational strategy, structure, culture, and policy. The third part focuses on staffing in a restructured workplace, the fourth on effective human resource management, the fifth on managing employee relations, and the sixth on accountability, international HRM, and future directions. The book discusses the importance of SHRM in today's competitive business environment, emphasizing its role in aligning HR practices with organizational goals. It covers topics such as human resource planning, which involves estimating labor demand and ensuring workforce availability. The chapter on human resource information systems highlights the integration of HRIS into organizational planning. The chapter on managing a diverse workplace addresses discrimination and the role of legislation in promoting equality. It also discusses job analysis, recruitment strategies, and employee selection, emphasizing the need for effective and fair processes. The book also covers training and development, career development, performance management, remuneration strategies, occupational health and safety, and the Australian bargaining framework. It highlights the importance of unions and collective bargaining in maintaining fair employment conditions. The final chapters discuss international HRM and future directions for Australian HRM, emphasizing the need for flexibility and innovation in response to global challenges. Overall, the book serves as a valuable resource for understanding and implementing effective SHRM practices.The book "Strategic Human Resource Management" by Alan Nankervis, Robert Compton, and Marian Baird provides a comprehensive overview of strategic human resource management (SHRM), covering its concepts, models, and case studies. It is structured into six parts and eighteen chapters, each discussing key aspects of SHRM. The first part introduces the theories, issues, and influences in HRM, while the second part explores organizational strategy, structure, culture, and policy. The third part focuses on staffing in a restructured workplace, the fourth on effective human resource management, the fifth on managing employee relations, and the sixth on accountability, international HRM, and future directions. The book discusses the importance of SHRM in today's competitive business environment, emphasizing its role in aligning HR practices with organizational goals. It covers topics such as human resource planning, which involves estimating labor demand and ensuring workforce availability. The chapter on human resource information systems highlights the integration of HRIS into organizational planning. The chapter on managing a diverse workplace addresses discrimination and the role of legislation in promoting equality. It also discusses job analysis, recruitment strategies, and employee selection, emphasizing the need for effective and fair processes. The book also covers training and development, career development, performance management, remuneration strategies, occupational health and safety, and the Australian bargaining framework. It highlights the importance of unions and collective bargaining in maintaining fair employment conditions. The final chapters discuss international HRM and future directions for Australian HRM, emphasizing the need for flexibility and innovation in response to global challenges. Overall, the book serves as a valuable resource for understanding and implementing effective SHRM practices.