HR ROLE IN SUSTAINABILITY.

 

Sustainability.

                Sources – Ag Next

According to Florea, Cheung, and Herndon (2012),  the concept of sustainability has traditionally been linked, in the majority of businesses, to the aspect of economic success, which includes sound financial management and high-quality goods and services—the so-called "bottom line." The underlying presumption has been that by following stakeholders' interests and maintaining comparative advantages, successful and financially stable organizations are likely to emerge over time. 

The second feature of organizational sustainability, which is linked to environmental integrity and preservation, emphasizes the commitment of the current generation to maintain future generations' capacity to meet their needs in the future. Resource exploitation, emissions, and environmental danger and harm are the three classic environmental protection concerns. Concerns about environmental sustainability may probably be handled at the organizational level by using an integrated strategy that incorporates core values and mindsets, which are shared internal thought patterns or frames of reference among members of the company.

Also, Florea, Cheung, and Herndon (2012) mentioned that social sustainability is the third aspect of organizational sustainability. According to Dillard et al. (2009), social sustainability refers to the mechanisms that provide social health, which is associated with the welfare of individuals inside an organization. The primary task for the organization is to strike a balance between individual and societal "needs," a task that has reportedly grown increasingly difficult as a result of unethical organizational and management behaviors. The social component of sustainability highlights the importance of socially responsible actions that can give a company a competitive and comparative advantage. However, the focus on economic development and environmental integrity may have made it more difficult to understand and characterize this dimension.

Human Resource Management in Sustainability

Sources – IDT World

Mishra1, Sarkar, and Singh (2013) mentioned, many businesses are investing heavily in sustainability since it has become a critical component of their operations. A sustainable firm has a very good probability of outperforming its current level of success in the future and continuing to do so for decades or even generations, as opposed to just a few months or years. HR plays a significant part in raising the projects' return on investment. In a world that is always evolving, HR's position has grown more important and difficult. Ensuring people's engagement in creating a sustainable culture is the biggest problem facing HR practitioners.

To the extent that it fosters attitudes and actions that aid in the achievement of organizational goals, a robust human resource system can improve organizational performance. Adopting efficient HR procedures will probably improve organizational sustainability, which may then rely on the values that are significant to the organization's workforce. The design, planning, and execution of human resource practices are likely to favorably reflect the relative popularity of particular values inside a company, which in turn enhances organizational sustainability.

All staff members must be aware of their responsibilities and contributions to the sustainability agenda to build a sustainable firm. The connection between internal and external stakeholders is made by employees. Every employee in the company must comprehend the concepts of sustainability, accept them, and apply them to their daily interactions with different stakeholders. This strategy will assist the company in establishing a deeply ingrained sustainable culture.

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References

Florea, L., Cheung, Y. H. & Herndon, N. C., May 2013. For All Good Reasons: Role of Values in Organizational Sustainability. Journal of Business Ethics, p. 393–408.

Mishra , R. K., Sarkar, S. & Singh, P., September 2013. Integrating HR Functions for Sustainability. Integrating HR Functions for Sustainability.

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