Strategic human resource management (SHRM) is a crucial foundation for the survival and development of a firm, linking human resource management (HRM) with a firm's strategic objectives to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. Research and practice have proven that implementing SHRM is conducive to acquiring core competencies that enhance the firm's competitiveness. In response to the changes that are taking place in HRM practices, it is essential that students and managers to learn SHRM systematically.The book introduces the core concepts and theoretical foundations of SHRM, while also focusing on its strategic implementation. It covers key topics such as strategic human resource planning, staffing, and training and development; strategic performance management; and strategic compensation management. The book not only outlines the basic concepts of SHRM from a strategic standpoint, but also considers the latest developments in business practice and results from the frontier of academic research. Thus, this is essential reading for anyone interested in SHRM: from undergraduates and graduate students to master of business administration (MBA) students and firm managers.