Sustainable Human Resource Management Strategies and Practices (Hardcover)

The 2nd edition of Sustainable Human Resource Management: Strategies, Practices and Challenges delves into the evolving landscape of sustainable HRM. Replacing three chapters, it introduces fresh topics like 'Corporate Sustainability Business Strategy Context for Sustainable HRM,' 'High-Performance Sustainable Work Practices for Corporate Sustainability,' and 'Sustainable HRM for Employee Health and Well-being.' All chapters are updated with the latest developments since the 1st edition in 2019. This edition's significance lies in its role in academic curricula worldwide, meeting the demand for sustainable HRM courses and aiding research expansion. As businesses align with sustainability goals, this book becomes a guide for HR and line managers, fostering integrated economic, social, and environmental outcomes.

Dr. Sugumar Mariappanadar is a Discipline Leader - HRM and Management at the Peter Faber Business School at the Australian Catholic University. He is recognised internationally as an acclaimed researcher in developing sustainable HRM from ‘concept’ to a ‘field’ since 2003. He is a Fellow of the College of Organisational Psychology (APS) and a certified academic with AHRI. He has over 50 research publications, instrumental in reshaping international work health and safety standards like GRI-403 (2018) by the Global Reporting Initiative. He was the past Co-Editor-in-Chief, Australasian Journal of Organisational Psychology, published by the College of Organisational Psychology, APS (2015 – 2018). He has made direct contributions to introducing a full course on sustainable HRM in the management/HRM curriculum around the world (e.g., Australia, New Zealand, India, Belgium, Indonesia, Brazil, the Netherlands, the US, and the UK etc.,). The ingenious Management Analytics software he co-developed provides insightful management solutions, potentially translating into multi-million-dollar savings, underscoring his dedication to evidence-based strategies.