Routledge Professionalisation of Human Resource Management - Routledge

This Routledge Research in Employment Relations book examines the professionalisation of human resource management within the context of evolving economies, emerging technologies, and new organisational forms characteristic of late capitalism. The work explores how HR has established itself as a recognised occupation through claims upon a distinct body of knowledge and practice, examining the concept of professionalism as it developed in twentieth-century United States and England. The text analyses the status, recognition, and societal positioning that accompany professional designation, offering critical insights into how HR personnel and development practices have been shaped by broader economic and social changes. This academic volume contributes to understanding the Royal Charter's role in formalising HR as a legitimate profession with defined expertise and societal authority. Ideal for scholars, HR practitioners, and students studying employment relations, organisational behaviour, and the sociology of professions.