Human Resource Management for Events still remains the only text to
introduce students to the unique application of HR principles in the
context of a highly complex event environment. Linking theory, research
and application it looks at the purpose and processes of managing such a
sizable & varied workforce in a highly pressured environment through the
differing and various types of events from sporting to arts to business
events.
Since the first edition, there have been many important developments in
this field and this second edition has been completely revised and
updated in the following ways:
- extensively updated content to reflect recent issues and trends
including: labour markets and industry structure, impacts of IT and
social media, risk management, volunteer motivation, talent
management, equal opportunities and managing diversity. All explored
specifically within the Events Industry
- extended volunteer chapter, including new material on ethics,
volunteer motivation and satisfaction.
- a new chapter on Internal Communications, looks at how an effective
internal communication plan can be achieved which is a critical part
of HR strategy in the unique event environment.
- updated and new international case studies throughout to explore key
issues and show real life applications of HRM in the Events Industry.
- supported with new lecturer and students online resources including:
power point slides, suggested answers to review questions, web & video
links to additional resources and a student test bank.
Written in a user friendly style, each chapter includes international
examples, bulleted lists, guides to further reading and exercises to
test knowledge.
