This exciting new edition of Strategy and Human Resource Management explores how people strategy shapes organisational survival, performance and competitive advantage. It shows how HR strategy differs across organisations, industries and societies, and why those differences matter, offering a nuanced understanding of HRM in context rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.

Written by world-renowned authors, it provides a rigorously analytical, research-led approach that first explains what managers actually do and the reasoning behind their decisions before considering implications for practice. Theory is brought to life through real-world examples, cases and vignettes, making complex ideas accessible and relevant. Alongside core principles of strategic HRM, the book examines the critical features of the environments in which they are applied, delivering a richly grounded, practice-orientated analysis for students and practitioners alike.

New to this edition:
- Fully updated throughout in terms of citing latest research and application.
- New coverage of AI and robotization in the context of HRM an implications for organizational strategy.
- New coverage of sustainable HRM.
- New coverage of HR analytics.
- New coverage of post-pandemic/Covid working and implications for employees and employers.
- New and updated case studies.
- Strengthening of practical tools and application.
- Increased use of figures, table and other illustrations.