"There is a reason why Michael Armstrong's HR books represent a gold standard: they are both thorough and academically rigorous but benefit from real world experience and an informed perspective on practice." * Robert Jeffrey, Editor, People Management magazine * "Armstrong's authoritative handbook continues to be a paragon of HR texts. The new edition of this indubitably vital HR resource for students, tutors and practitioners alike, follows a tried and trusted, coherent format." * Lezlee-Jayne Stones, Associate Professor and School Director of Teaching & Learning, University of Lincoln * "This comprehensive book is a major resource and gives the reader both an in-depth and detailed view of all major assignments that the HR Manager will encounter in the work setting. It is also a valuable asset for the student of HR Management" * Thordur S. Oskarsson Ph.D. Adjunct Professor, School of Business, University of Iceland * "Armstrong and Taylor's text provides comprehensive and user-friendly coverage of key concepts and models of HRM, HRM processes and applications together with related delivery strategies. This 16th edition extends and updates earlier versions, and is testimony to its enduring relevance and appeal." * John Simmons, Lecturer, University of Liverpool Management School * "A detailed, yet accessible text suitable for all levels. This latest edition further establishes its position as the 'go to' text for HR students, academics and practitioners alike. I highly recommend it." * Dr. Edward OConnor, Assistant Professor, Maynooth University School of Business * "Michael Armstrong could well be offering the definitive text in the field...an excellent book." * The Times Higher Education Supplement (about a previous edition) * "Topical, comprehensive, well-informed and student-friendly." * Dr Izabela Robinson, Senior Lecturer Human Resource Management, Northampton Business School (about a previous edition) * "The gold standard when it comes to HRM texts." * Connie Nolan, Senior Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University (about a previous edition) * "If any book is a contender for one of the standard references of the HR profession, this is it...it covers just about everything that might be considered broadly relevant to practising HR." * Personnel Today (about a previous edition) * "Armstrong's approach to HRM is sufficiently academic but tempered with good practice and common sense." * Dr Janet Astley, Senior Lecturer, York St John Business School (about a previous edition) * "This book [ is] a must-read for everyone who has a strong interest in the management of human resources" * Niki Kyriakidou, Leeds Business School, on behalf of the International Journal of Training and Development (about a previous edition) *