Human Resource Management in Contexts: Managing People in the Age of GenAI and Diversity is a comprehensive and forward-looking textbook that explores the evolving landscape of Human Resource Management in today's dynamic global workplace.
Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students, HR professionals, educators, and organizational leaders, this book bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world HR practice. It examines how organizational context, technological innovation, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are transforming every aspect of people management.
Across twelve thoughtfully structured chapters, readers will gain practical insights into strategic HRM, recruitment and talent management, learning and development, performance management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, workforce analytics, international HRM, and future trends shaping the profession. The book features contemporary case studies, discussion questions, learning outcomes, and global organizational examples that encourage critical thinking and practical application.
Rather than presenting HRM as a one-size-fits-all discipline, this book demonstrates how effective people management depends on organizational, cultural, legal, technological, and international contexts. It equips readers with the knowledge and analytical skills required to navigate complex workplace challenges while balancing innovation with ethical leadership and inclusive decision-making.
Whether used as a university textbook or a professional reference, Human Resource Management in Contexts: Managing People in the Age of GenAI and Diversity provides an essential guide for anyone seeking to understand and lead Human Resource Management in the age of artificial intelligence, globalization, and workforce diversity.
About the Author: Dr. Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu is a Professor of Education Research, Principal Lecturer in Business Management, HRM, and Law in the UK, and a recognised authority in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management. With more than 32 years' experience across further and higher education, local authorities, NHS, consultancy, media, and business leadership, she combines academic expertise with practical industry insight.She has authored several books, including the current book, Human Resource Management in Contexts: Managing People in the Age of GenAI and Diversity. International Human Resource Management Made Simple, Managing and Leading People in Organisations, Diversity, Gender, Culture and Professional Growth, and Determined to Succeed and contributed to several book chapters. Her latest work, HRM in Contexts: Managing People in the Age of GenAI and Diversity, supports undergraduate and postgraduate students studying contemporary HRM, including those seeking careers in Human Resource Management.Dr. Achinewhu-Nworgu has published and presented over sixty research papers internationally and serves as a research lead, conference chair, and editor of BCES Conference books. She holds a Doctorate in Education, an LLM, an MBA, a PGCE, and a PG.DMS. She is also a Fellow of the HEA and FSET, and a member of the CIPD and MCMI. Dr. Achinewhu-Nworgu is passionate about inclusive education and has further strengthened her expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies through studies at the University of Cambridge and executive leadership studies at the University of Oxford in the UK.She is committed to empowering learners and research, particularly for women balancing career, family, and professional growth.
About the Author: Dr Paul Joseph-Richard is a Chartered Coaching Psychologist (BPS) and Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management at Ulster University Business School. A teacher at heart, Paul is a recipient of the National Teaching Fellowship (2023), the highest award for teaching excellence in the UK, recognised for his transformative impact on student outcomes and the higher education profession. His career integrates extensive leadership experience within the National Health Service and academia, where he has dedicated over a decade to coaching students and professionals to achieve their best. Paul is the author of the best-selling textbook Advanced Methods for Human Resource Management Research (2025). His research into leadership development, learning analytics, and doctoral wellbeing is featured in premier journals such as Studies in Higher Education, British Educational Research Journal, and Human Resource Development Quarterly.In addition to his research, Paul serves as the Programme Director for the MSc HRM at Ulster University. He is a Chartered Member of the CIPD and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). By blending rigorous psychological insights with a deep commitment to inclusive teaching, Paul fosters academic environments where every student is empowered to succeed.
