The field of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) has burgeoned over the past thirty years.
The concept of \'Human capital\' came to the fo.
As such, these assets were to be treated seriously: selected with care, trained and developed, and above all, induced to offer commitment.
These \'Human resources\' were reconceptualised as a key source of competitive advantage.
Over this time there has been a shift towards a Strategic conception which posited workers as \'assets\' rather than \'costs\'.
The field of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) has burgeoned over the past thirty years