Line Manager are increasingly having to take on responsibility for such personnel matters as recruitment, discipline, pay and training, and Michael Armstrong's new book deals with this topical issues, focusing on what line managers need to learn about these areas and how they can apply this knowledge at work. Managing People: A practical guide for line managers is a resource for line managers seeking to filling any gapes in their knowledge and will enable them to deal more confidently and efficiently with any day-to-day personnel questions that arise and which, with personnel specialists now assuming the role of policy adviser, can no longer be passed on to colleagues. Managing People covers: