The Sage Handbook of Human Resource Development
- Tonette S. Rocco - Florida International University, USA
- Michael Lane Morris - University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- Rob F. Poell - University of Tilburg, Netherlands
The Sage Handbook of Human Resource Development offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolving landscape of HRD, serving as both an orientation to the profession and an analytical examination of HRD as a field of study and research. The handbook addresses key questions, such as the state of HRD globally, its changes over the past decade, and the foundational philosophies and values shaping research and practice in HRD.
Across eight sections, the handbook covers foundational aspects, theoretical influences, learning and workforce development, talent and career development, leadership and organizational development, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, technology-enhanced HRD, and emerging issues and future directions. Each section provides insights into diverse topics ranging from workplace learning, action learning, and employee engagement to social media, artificial intelligence, and future trends.
With contributions from scholars across the globe, the handbook reflects the global nature of HRD, making it applicable to academic programs worldwide. Designed for academics, graduate students, HR leaders, executives, managers, and consultants, this handbook stands out with its diverse perspectives and insights, making it an indispensable guide for those seeking a deep understanding of the dynamic field of Human Resource Development.
A.FOUNDATIONS OF THE DISCIPLINE OF HRD
B.THEORETICAL INFLUENCES ON HRD
C.LEARNING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
D. TALENT AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
E. LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
F. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING
G. TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
H. EMERGING ISSUES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
This volume gives comprehensive coverage to focuses for and practices of HRD, from a distinguished collection of contributors, representing excellence in this field. This makes it an excellent and necessary text for students of, practitioners in and scholars of HRD.
So much has changed in the last 10 years and the diverse collection of authors and chapters assembled here meet the resulting challenge to our field. In addition to updated foundational chapters, Rocco, Morris, and Poell’s team offer insights on technology, incivility, diversity, analytics, and more. This volume is a must have for updating the professional expertise of academics and practitioners alike.
Given the relentless pace of change in the world of work, the importance and status of human resource development is on the rise and its centrality to the delivery of organizational and societal objectives is without doubt. In the Sage Handbook of Human Resource Development Tonette Rocco, Lane Morris, and Rob Poell assemble leading global contributors to map the current contours of the field and chart the key questions which we should consider in moving the field forward. The Handbook is impressive for its breath of coverage topically, theoretically, and geographically. I highly recommend it for any researcher or reflective practitioner seeking a state-of-the-art overview of the field of HRD.
I know of no single resource that rivals the Handbook for covering both the breadth and depth of the HRD field. Its editors and authors are to be congratulated. The Handbook truly constitutes a ‘one stop shop’ for developing an understanding all things HRD. In a single comprehensive volume, it addresses the field’s historical development and theoretical foundations, key field components such as adult education, workplace based workforce development, career development, organizational development, and leadership, and opens readers’ mind and imagination to emerging issues and future direction in domains as varied as how AI is both disrupting and enhancing HRD practice and how DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging) focused HRD research informs HRD practice.
The Handbook features the perspectives of well-known established and emerging HRD scholars from around the world. It provides a comprehensive review of HRD including its foundations, current trends, practices, and research findings shaping the discipline as well as emerging issues influencing its future. As a result, it is a “must-read” for HRD academics, practitioners, and students.
