Role of HR in the new world of sustainability
Article Type: Abstracts From: Human Resource Management International Digest, Volume 18, Issue 4
Rimanoczy I. and , Pearson T. Industrial and Commercial Training (UK), 2010, Vol. 42 No. 1, Start page: 11, No. of pages: 7
Purpose – Assesses the strategic role that the human resource department (HRD) can play in the development and implementation of an organization’s sustainability program. Design/methodology/approach –Reviews the environmental and social challenges that give rise to sustainability efforts, and outlines areas of potential benefit to an organization of the efforts. Findings – The article posits that such programs require change in organizational culture, which in turn demands new leadership competencies,behaviours and mindsets. It instances the action reflection learning (ARL)learning methodology and its project-based programs as proven means for developing those competencies through collaborative teamwork and specific learning goals. Originality/value – Proposes that HRD is uniquely positioned to support the organization’s sustainability goals of profit,people and planet, while retaining its competitive advantage. ISSN: 0019-7858 Reference: 39AF374
Keywords: Leadership development, Human resource management,Corporate social responsibility
