 Contemporary Concepts of Strategic Human Resources Management in the Context of the Challenges of Sustainable DevelopmentMarcin Budzinski, Agnieszka Raczek, Jacek Smura, Mateusz Zapart, Teresa Kupczyk and Leszek Zelek European Research Studies Journal, 2024, vol. XXVII, issue Special B, 147-164 Abstract: Purpose: This article deals with topics related to the strategic human resources management in international enterprises located in Poland. Worth noting that currently modern, strategic approach to HR demands taking into consideration a lot of challenges of sustainable development. The theoretical part of the article focuses on the essence of sustainable development and its role in management, including new concept of the strategic human resources management. The purpose is also to present, explain and recommend main postulates of strategic HR. Design/Methodology/Approach: Taking into account managerial approach the main research methods which were used in the study were literature review, diagnostic survey research and interviews. The study was conducted on the basis of a survey questionnaire and interview questionnaire. This paper presents the results of qualitative and quantitative research conducted among HR professionals of international enterprises, various industries, mostly manufacturing. Empirical research was aimed at analysing the strategic human resources practices and its impact on people and performance management and organization development in the context of sustainability and identification of areas for improvement in the surveyed business entities from the perspective of HR experts. The in-depth interview with HR experts enabled them to share views, opinions and standard practices applied in their companies in terms of strategic human resources management. Findings: According to the theoretical study and empirical results main postulates of strategic HR were presented and explained. Key recommendations, which might be implemented in national and international companies were formed. Practical Implications: The results of the research can be used, among others, by HR folks as inspiration and guidebook of the best practices related to the modern SHRM which can be used and implemented in different enterprises. The results are also the basis for further in-depth research, taking into account, among other, comparative possibilities with approach in terms of SHRM in the international enterprises located in different parts of the world. Originality/Value: Insights and practical experiences of HR experts on strategic HR, which can be a valuable source of knowledge for other organizations. Keywords: Sustainable development; human resources management (HRM); strategic human resources management (SHRM); modern HR; strategic business partnering (search for similar items in EconPapers) Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:ers:journl:v:xxvii:y:2024:i:specialb:p:147-164 Access Statistics for this article More articles in European Research Studies Journal from European Research Studies Journal |
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