Sage Handbook of Human Resource Development

The Sage Handbook of Human Resource Development offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolving landscape of HRD, serving as both an orientation to the profession and an analytical examination of HRD as a field of study and research. The handbook addresses key questions, such as the state of HRD globally, its changes over the past decade, and the foundational philosophies and values shaping research and practice in HRD.

Across eight sections, the handbook covers foundational aspects, theoretical influences, learning and workforce development, talent and career development, leadership and organizational development, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, technology-enhanced HRD, and emerging issues and future directions. Each section provides insights into diverse topics ranging from workplace learning, action learning, and employee engagement to social media, artificial intelligence, and future trends.

With contributions from scholars across the globe, the handbook reflects the global nature of HRD, making it applicable to academic programs worldwide. Designed for academics, graduate students, HR leaders, executives, managers, and consultants, this handbook stands out with its diverse perspectives and insights, making it an indispensable guide for those seeking a deep understanding of the dynamic field of Human Resource Development.

A. FOUNDATIONS OF THE DISCIPLINE OF HRD

B. THEORETICAL INFLUENCES ON HRD
C. LEARNING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
D. TALENT AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
E. LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
F. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING
G. TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
H. EMERGING ISSUES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

Tonette S. Rocco is a Professor of Adult Education and Human Resource Development in the Department of Educational Policy Studies, Florida International University. She is Editor-in-Chief of New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development and serves on a dozen editorial boards. She is one of only twenty-five Houle Scholars from the U.S., a member of the 2016 class of the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame, 2016 Outstanding HRD Scholar and recipient of more than 35 awards for scholarship, mentoring, and service. She has published eleven books and 300 articles, chapters, and papers.

Michael Lane Morris is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Student Affairs and the Fisher Professor of Innovation in the Haslam College of Business at The University of Tennessee. Dr. Morris received his Ph.D. from The University of Tennessee and has completed executive education coursework on Adaptive Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School. He is a continual student of Human Centered Design & Leadership and has completed multiple certifications of coursework through IDEO.  He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemistry/Biology, as well as, a Master’s degree with emphasis in leadership, development, and counselling. Prior to his employment transition into higher education, Dr. Morris worked as a Special Projects Engineer for Teledyne Firth Sterling. 

Rob F. Poell is Professor of Human Resource Development (HRD) in the Department of HR Studies at Tilburg University, Netherlands. His interests include: workplace learning, continuing professional development, team/organizational learning, learning organizations, and knowledge hiding. Besides 80 book chapters, he has published over 150 articles in high-ranking HRD, HRM, management, and organization journals (e.g., Human Resource Development Review, Human Resource Management Journal, Journal of Vocational Behavior, Teaching and Teacher Education, International Journal of Project Management, Journal of Business Research, and Journal of Knowledge Management). In 2022 he received the Outstanding HRD Scholar award from the Academy of Human Resource Development.