Includes glossary and index.

Part 1: Foundations of human resource development --1: Introduction to human resource development -- 2: Influences on employee behavior -- 3: Learning and hrd -- Part 2: Framework for human resource development -- 4: Assessing workplace learning needs -- 5: Designing workplace learning interventions -- 6: Implementing workplace learning interventions -- 7: Evaluating workplace learning interventions -- Part 3: Human resource development applications -- 8: Onboarding : employee socialization and orientation -- 9: Skills and technical training -- 10: Coaching and performance management -- 11: Employee counseling, well-being, and wellness -- 12: Career management and development -- 13: Management and development -- 14: Organization development and change -- 15: Hrd, diversity and inclusion : beyond diversity training

"Discover the challenges, rewards and most recent advancements in the field of human resource development today with Werner's HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, 8E. This powerful edition addresses each aspects of human resource development -- from orientation and skills training to careers, management and organizational development. Updated content integrates more than 1,000 new citations and draws from the latest professional and academic organizations, while expanded coverage prepares you to effectively address international issues, diversity and inclusion. Interesting chapter-opening cases, practical end-of-chapter exercises and meaningful discussions highlight how a variety of organizations today have effectively translated leading human resource development concepts and theories into effective practice.-- Publisher's description