Synopsis The Book: This collection examines the evolution of the philosophy and practice of human resource management and industrial relations over the twentieth century. Drawing on in-depth interviews and surveys with HRM executives at leading corporations, the well-known contributors explore key trends and issues facing global companies in such areas as equal opportunity, compensation practices, and expatriation programmes. The book also takes an in-depth look at the experience of Industrial Relations Counselors, Inc, the first non-profit research and consulting organization dedicated to improved HRM / IR practices, which was founded by John D. Rockefeller in 1926 and has played a central role in the development of key labour legislation including the Social Security Act.