Managing Human Resource Development Programs ─ Current Issues and Evolving Trends

Managing Human Resource Development Programs makes the critical connection between HR development and the larger system of HR management. In an ever-changing modern workplace, HR professionals must be able to understand the fundamental aspects of managing development programs in dynamic environments. This book offers a framework for developing HR programs that are customizable to the needs of the organization, such as technology development, diversity training and customer service, all while remaining cost effective. It explores current issues and theories as well as implications for future research and practice.
This book provides tools and solutions sought by HRD professionals, researchers and practitioners to manage the training and development, career development and organizational development activities that encompass the HRD function.

Claretha Hughes is Associate Professor and Director of the College of Education and Health Professions Honors Program at the University of Arkansas, USA. She has over 23 years of diverse management, supervisory and administrative experience in organizational development and workforce development. She is a member of the Academy of Human Resource Development and Academy of Management, and has published articles in Human Resource Development Review, Journal of Career Development, and Advances in Developing Human Resources. Her book Valuing People and Technology in the Workplace: A Competitive Advantage Framework won the R. Wayne Pace Book of the Year award in 2013.

Marilyn Byrd is Assistant Professor of Human Relations at the University of Oklahoma, USA. She is a member of the Academy of Human Resource Development and Academy of Management, as well as Associate Editor of Advances in Developing Human Resources. She has edited two books, Diversity in the Workforce and Handbook of Research on Workforce Diversity in a Global Society.