Key features include: integrated coverage of the Fair Work Act 2009 and its impact on HRM ; a thorough exploration of topical issues such as the global financial crisis, work-life balance, the ageing population and the skills shortage in terms of their effect on organisations, employees and the HR manager ; letters to the editor, newsbreaks, case studies, fast facts, research flash boxes, interviews with HR practitioners and a wealth of end-of-chapter activities that provide ample stimulus material for analysis and discussion --back cove