Sustainable HRM is the engine of organizational resilience
Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings This article explores how Sustainable HRM contributes to organizational sustainability by reviewing the combined findings of 174 peer-reviewed studies. The findings highlight the importance of leadership, institutional pressures and HR competencies in driving Sustainable HRM, which in turn enhances organizational performance, employee well-being and environmental outcomes. The key managerial insights, ready to action, include specifics around the need to invest in leadership and culture and ways of leveraging external pressures to advance sustainability goals. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Human Resource Management International Digest
- Published
- 2026-07-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1108/hrmid-06-2026-0163
- Primary Topic
- Environmental Sustainability in Business
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00