How has the recession affected the conduct of human resource management? Have leading firms taken measures to sustain and revive their businesses through innovative HR measures? How have union representation and influence been affected? These are among the questions answered in Recession at Work. Examining the effects of the Irish recession on work and employment in the context of international experience and commentary, this book provides detailed information and analysis on the ways in which firms have sought to handle the challenges that have arisen since the severe reverse in Ireland’s economic fortunes in 2008.