MANAGING FOR SUSTAINABILITY

This book provides a comprehensive guide on integrating sustainability into organizational strategy, HR practices, and overall business growth. It begins by highlighting the importance of aligning business strategies with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to achieve a balance between economic progress and environmental responsibility. The shift from traditional HR to sustainable HR is a central theme of the book. It explores how companies can prioritize long-term workforce well-being, adapt to remote work, and support a sustainable work culture. Another key focus of the book is leveraging sustainability in employer branding and talent acquisition. By embedding sustainability into their values, organizations can attract and retain talent aligned with their commitment to social responsibility. The book also emphasizes the role of women in leadership, particularly in virtual environments, for fostering inclusive, gender-diverse, and resilient teams. Additionally, it explores sustainability reporting practices, with case studies on tech companies showcasing how they measure and communicate their environmental and social impact. Finally, the book looks ahead at future trends and challenges in sustainable HR, including work-life balance, well-being, and the integration of sustainability into workforce management. This is an essential read for HR professionals, business leaders, and sustainability advocates seeking practical strategies to support sustainable development and create meaningful impact.

Contents:

• Understanding Sustainable Development and Human Resource Management:
  • SDGs and Economic Growth: Balancing Progress with Sustainability (Richa Goel and Rupa Khanna)
  • Aligning Organizational Strategy with Sustainable Development Goals (Supriya Lamba Sahdev, Amilson Durans, Chitra Krishnan, Ankit Katrodia, and Lakshman Kumar Yadavalli)
• Recruiting and Onboarding for a Sustainable Workforce:
  • HR to Sustainable HR: A Shift for a Better Tomorrow (Shikha Kapoor)
  • When Sustainability Speaks, Talent Listens: A Framework for Integrating a Sustainability-Oriented Value Proposition into Employer Branding (Chinmoy Bandyopadhyay, Gulshan Bibi, and Ranjit Voola)
  • Strategic Integration of Sustainability in Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding: Advancing Competitive Edge and Social Responsibility (Princi Gupta and Astha Gupta)
• Developing and Engaging a Sustainable Workforce:
  • Study on the Impact of Remote Work: Toward Sustainable HRM (Atinder Kaur, Tilottama Singh, Richa Goel, and Abhilasha Chauhan)
• Retaining and Rewarding Sustainable Talent:
  • Work–Life Balance and Well-Being for a Sustainable Workforce (Supriya Lamba Sahdev, Kiran Nair, Ghousia Khatoon, and Chitra Krishnan)
• Leading and Driving Sustainability Change:
  • Comprehensive Overview of the Role of Women in Leadership Positions for Fostering a Future Sustainable Society (Emmanuel Hans and Anjali Hans)
  • Sustainable Gender-Inclusive Leadership Approaches: Empowering Women Leaders in Virtual Teams (Rinku Sanjeev, Nidhi Shridhar Natarajan, and Smriti Shukla)
  • Measuring and Reporting Sustainability Performance in the Information Technologies Giant of India (Monika Sharma, Ahdi Hassan, and Firdous Ahmad Malik)
• Future Trends and Challenges in HRM and Sustainability:
  • Navigating the Path to Sustainable HR: Understanding Key Challenges for Future-Ready Workforce Management (Vernika Agarwal, Zoubida Benmamoun, and Khaoula Khlie)
  • Future Trends and Challenges in HRM and Sustainability (Mubashir Majid Baba and Jasmine Mariappan)

Readership: PhD/FPM/DBA scholars, and experienced academicians belonging to all business streams who wish to understand how human resource management can be used for achieving SDG goals and want to propose strategies for better and healthier work environment, academics and students studying HR management, organizational behavior, or sustainability; HR professionals, business leaders, sustainability advocates, and organizational strategists who are focused on integrating sustainability into their business models and workforce management practices, those in leadership roles within organizations that prioritize corporate social responsibility, environmental impact, and long-term employee well-being. Professionals in industries undergoing rapid change, such as technology, finance, and consulting.