SUSTAINABILITY IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: A FRAMEWORK FOR ECOLOGICAL AND INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE

This study explores Sustainable Human Resource Management (SHRM) by integrating ecological sustainability, social inclusivity, and strategic HR effectiveness. It provides an insight of SHRM practices in India, identifying key economic, cultural, and regulatory inuences. While the India integrates sustainability into corporate strategies, India faces challenges such as economic constraints and limited awareness. The research introduces a novel framework combining Green HRM and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to enhance employee engagement, resilience, and sustainability performance. Findings highlight the need for contextualized SHRM strategies, offering practical recommendations for ecofriendly recruitment, inclusive training, and equitable work policies. The study advances SHRM by demonstrating the interplay between ecological and inclusive dimensions, contributing to both theory and practice.