This book provides an excellent and accessible overview of important theories in the HRM domain, with a specific focus on why they are important and what actually works in practice. A must read book for practitioners and students interested in taking a more evidence based approach to HRM! -- Corine Boon, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands This is a fresh and exciting book which bridges theory and practice in human resource management- always the hallmark of Jaap Paauwe's work. It will appeal to practitioners and academics alike. Blending theory, practice and evidence it answers the 'Big 5' questions in human resources. It is a must read for all practicing managers. -- Patrick C. Flood, Dublin City University Business School, Ireland Jaap Paauwe does a wonderful job of demonstrating that theory is useful for HRM practitioners and indeed all managers. Fourteen short chapters clearly outline a range of relevant theories and their applications. This book distils the learning and experience of someone who has been both a practitioner and an eminent academic and will be valuable reading for both managers and students. -- David E Guest, Kings College London, UK Progressing Performance and Well-being at Work: Traveling the Loop relies on theory and research-based evidence to answer a simple question: To improve performance and well-being when managing people, what works? This book delivers! -- Wayne Cascio, University of Colorado, US
