Examines the progress made in e-enabling the HR function and the relationship with outsourcing. This book provides guidance on how to tackle the e-enablement of the function and on the factors associated with outsourcing. It also incorporates a survey of thinking and practice on the future of the HR profession.

Chapter 1 Technology, Outsourcing, and HR Transformation: An Introduction, Graeme Martin, Martin Reddington, Heather Alexander; Part 1 Outsourcing and Shared Services; Chapter 2 Lessons on Outsourcing From a Supply Chain Management Perspective, Douglas Macbeth; Chapter 3 HR Outsourcing in Italy, Anna Comacchio, Fabrizio Gerli, Annachiara Scapolan, Sara Bonesso; Chapter 4 Outsourcing HR in France: Theory and Practice, Veronique Guilloux, Michel Kalika; Chapter 5 Restructuring the HR Function: HR Shared Service Centers in the Netherlands, Elaine Farndale, Jaap Paauwe; Part 2 The Theory and Practice of e-HR in Different Countries; Chapter 6 The Impact of e-HR on Line Managers and Employees in the UK: Benefits, Problems, and Prospects, Martin Reddington, Claire Hyde; Chapter 7 Exploring the Relationship Between e-HRM and HRM Effectiveness: Lessons Learned From Three International Companies, Huub J.M. Ruël, Tanya Bondarouk; Chapter 8 The Potential for Privacy Violations in Electronic Human Resource Practices, T. Nichole Phillips, Linda C. Isenhour, Dianna Stone; Chapter 9 Diffusion of HR-ICTs, an Innovations Perspective, Miguel R. Olivas-Luján, Gary W. Florkowski; Chapter 10 Designing and Implementing e-HRM – A Structurational Approach to Investigating Technological and Organizational Change, Elke S. Schuessler; Part 3 Practitioners Forum; Chapter 11 Going Forward with e-HR: What Have We Learned and What Must We Become?, Martyn Sloman; Chapter 12 The e-Enablement of People Management in BT, Margaret Savage, Heather Alexander; Chapter 13 Building a Road Map for e-HR at the London Stock Exchange, Andy Field; Chapter 14 e-HR at the National Australia Bank, Neville Clement; Chapter 15 Using Technology to Transform HR at Surrey County Council, Graham White, Martin Reddington; Chapter 16 HRM, Technology and Strategic Roles: Considering the Social Implications, Anne Keegan, Helen Francis;