This thoroughly updated and comprehensive guide to strategic human resource management in public and nonprofit organizations reflects the current knowledge, practice, legal, social, economic and technological environment in which public and nonprofit organizations currently operate. The book addresses the significant changes in the field due to the economic crisis, changes in federal employment laws, increased use of technology and social media and new approaches to HRM policy and practice. The book also includes new material on workplace violence and employee discipline as well as more tables and exhibits as applicable.