Future Trends and Challenges in HRM and Sustainability

Mubashir Majid Baba and Jasmine Mariappan

Chapter 12 in Managing for Sustainability:The Role of Human Resource Management in Advancing SDG Goals, 2025, pp 253-269 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: This chapter delves into the evolving landscape of Human Resource Management (HRM) as it intersects with sustainability, emphasizing how organizations can navigate the challenges and opportunities that arise from this integration. The chapter explores emerging trends, such as flexible work arrangements, technology adoption for data-driven decision-making, and sustainable talent acquisition. It highlights the role of HRM in fostering a culture of sustainability through recruitment, training, performance management, and employee engagement. Furthermore, the chapter addresses the challenges organizations face, including aligning corporate culture with sustainability goals, navigating regulatory compliance, and measuring the return on sustainability investments. By analyzing case studies and offering practical insights, the chapter provides a comprehensive framework for HRM’s contribution to sustainable development, positioning organizations as both industry leaders and responsible corporate citizens.

Keywords: Human Resource Management; Sustainability; SDG; Employer; Employee; Well Being; Work-Life-Balance; HR; HRM; Employer Branding; Gender Inclusive; Gender Diverse; Gender Equality; Women Leaders; Sustainable HRM; Sustainable HR; Social Responsibility; Corporate Social Responsibility; Sustainable Growth; Remote Work (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M12 M14 Q01 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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