Sustainable Human Resource Management: Using HRM to achieve long-term social, environmental and business goals

Sustainable human resource management (HRM) is essential for employees, organizations, societies, and the environment. It can improve candidate attraction, retention, employee engagement, productivity, employer branding, company culture, and drive efficiency and business performance. It is written for third-year undergraduate and postgraduate students with pedagogical features and online resources.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 344 pages
Publication date: 03 January 2023
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

Sustainable human resource management (HRM) processes and practices are essential for the well-being of employees, organizations, societies, and the environment. Recognized by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), sustainability is one of the prominent trends shaping the HR profession. This comprehensive book is a valuable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate HR students, providing a comprehensive understanding of sustainable HRM. It explores what sustainable HRM entails, the numerous benefits it offers, and the risks associated with unsustainable practices.

Throughout the book, real-world examples are presented to demonstrate the practical application of sustainable HRM. These examples showcase how sustainable HRM can enhance candidate attraction, retention, and employee engagement, as well as improve productivity, employer branding, company culture, and overall business performance. Additionally, the book addresses the challenges of introducing and measuring sustainable HRM, offering specific guidance on sustainable HRM in different regions, such as green HRM, responsible business, ethics, and sustainable HRM as a business strategy.

Written with pedagogical features in mind, the book includes learning objectives, key concept definitions, skill checkboxes, workshop discussion articles, chapter summaries, study questions, and key readings. An online course handbook and PowerPoint slides are also available to support students' learning.

In conclusion, Sustainable Human Resource Management is a must-read for HR students seeking to embrace sustainability and contribute to the betterment of organizations, societies, and the environment. It equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement sustainable HRM practices and drive positive change in their workplaces.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 230 x 154 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398606494