Canadian Human Resource Management

NEW TO THIS EDITION: SHORT CASES Short cases are offered for each chapter to complement the material within the chapters. These cases touch upon recent and critical issues within HR. Short Cases provide the opportunity to test students’ understanding of concepts and their impact on the organization, and opportunities for small group and class discussions to apply the chapter concepts.

NEW LEGISLATION COVERAGE This edition thoroughly covers Canadian employment and human rights legislation with many recent legal precedents and policies. Information on employment standards, human rights (especially in gender and sexual diversity, people with disabilities, and Indigenous peoples), and privacy legislation with related statistics and demographics is the latest available.

NEW TRENDS & STRATEGIES All chapters have been updated. Several trends and potentially promising HR strategies have been incorporated into appropriate chapters of the new edition. HR, which has always played a key role for companies, has taken a critical step forward owing to COVID-19.

NEW GLOBAL EXAMPLES Growing internationalization of companies and international trade are reflected in the contexts and examples throughout the text. Global and international content has been integrated into each chapter of this edition. The text provides over 100 examples and anecdotes of Canadian and global firms—private and public, local and national, and large and small.

NEW & UPDATED MANAGER’S HOTSEAT VIDEOS This resource allows students to watch real managers apply their years of experience to management and organizational behaviour issues. Students assume the role of the manager as they watch the video and then answer multiple-choice questions following the segment. The Manager’s HotSeat Videos are ideal for group or classroom discussions.

NEW WRITING ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS The Writing Assignment tool within Connect delivers a learning experience to help students improve their written communication skills and conceptual understanding. As an instructor you can assign, monitor, grade, and provide feedback on writing more efficiently and effectively.

NEW & UPDATED APPLICATION-BASED ACTIVITIES The Connect Application-Based Activities are highly interactive and automatically graded application- and analysis-based exercises wherein students immerse themselves in a business environment, analyze the situation, and apply their knowledge of business strategies. Students’ progress from understanding basic concepts to assessing and solving complex real-world scenarios.

NEW & REVISED VIDEO CASES New and revised videos are now available as assignments in Connect where students are empowered to apply concepts to real life cases or companies, which fosters their ability to think critically. Each video is accompanied with review questions.

NEW RECORDABLE VIDEO CHAT This exciting tool allows students to demonstrate presentation skills and practice critical thinking when providing peer feedback. Recordable Video Chat allows for synchronous and asynchronous online presentations in your Human Resources classroom. With three customizable assignment types and easy grading tools, you can leverage this tool to boost student engagement in online, in-person and hybrid course delivery.

UPDATED CONTENT ORGANIZATON The chapters in the new edition have been streamlined and organized for easier reading and retention of material by students. An explicit recognition of the relationship between HR strategies, tactics, and systems has been incorporated into the model and throughout the text material. Within this format, both present and emerging concerns of a significant nature are highlighted

UPDATED ASSET ORGANIZATION All resources and assets within Connect are now aligned by chapter and organized in the Question Bank into four key assignment types (Exercises, Test Bank, Multiple Choice Quizzes, and Scenario Questions) for easier assignment building.

STRATEGIC APPROACH Schwind focuses on the strategic contribution of the HR function within organizations – something that COVID-19 pushed to the forefront for all companies around the world. The text is 13 chapters divided into six parts, with the first part introducing the strategic model that is used as a guide through all chapters.

BALANCED COVERAGE Schwind offers balanced coverage of theory and application, current trends and practices, and emerging concerns in Human Resource Management. An abundance of examples of Canadian and global firms – private and public, local, and national, large, and small – in addition to cases are integrated throughout.

HR COMPETENCIES The Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation signifies achievement and competency in the field of human resources in Canada for all provinces and territories except Ontario. Ontario’s HR competency framework is aligned with the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA). Certification with the CPHR and HRPA signifies that the candidate demonstrates core competencies in the HR profession. Schwind’s preface identifies the nine functional knowledge areas for the CPHR and HRPA and identifies the alignment with the text.

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SMARTBOOK 2.0 SmartBook 2.0 is McGraw Hill’s adaptive learning and reading resource. SmartBook 2.0 prompts students with questions based on the material they are studying. By assessing individual answers, SmartBook 2.0 learns what each student knows and identifies which topics they need to practise, giving each student a personalized learning experience and path to success. Connect’s SmartBook 2.0 provides more personalization, productivity, and accessibility to improve the teaching and learning experience for both instructors and students. Instructors now have greater ability to control the level, depth, and type of assignments based on their course syllabus. Available on mobile smart devices – with both online and offline access, Connect’s SmartBook 2.0 enables students to study anywhere and anytime.