1st Edition

Sustainable Human Resource Management Integrating People Management with Social Responsibility

By Chidiebere Ogbonnaya Copyright 2026
274 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

274 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book examines the critical role of human resources (HR) in advancing sustainability within organisations. It articulates a compelling business case for integrating sustainability into HR practices and explores foundational theories and concepts at the intersection of HR and sustainability. Readers will acquire a deeper understanding of people management strategies designed to attract and... Read more

1. Introduction to HR's role in driving sustainability

2. Theoretical perspectives on HR and sustainability

3. HR strategies for driving performance and sustainability

4. Empowering employees to support sustainability goals

5. Attracting and retaining talent in sustainability-driven organisations

6. Driving sustainability through training and development

7. Driving sustainability through performance management systems

8. Developing leadership capabilities for sustainability goals

9. Integrating equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI) into sustainability goals

10. Building sustainable workplaces in the digital age

11. Culture, context, and the global face of sustainable HR 

12. Current, future, and emerging trends in HR and sustainability

Biography

Chidiebere Ogbonnaya (Chidi) is Professor of Human Resource Management and Associate Dean for Doctoral Studies at King’s Business School, King’s College London, UK.