RT Journal Article
T1 The Human Resource Management Contribution to Social Responsability and Enviromental Sustaninability: Explorations from Ibero-America
A1 Alcaraz, José
A1 Susaeta Erburu, Lourdes
A1 Suarez, Esperanza
A1 Colon, Carlos
A1 Guttierez-Martinez, Isis
A1 Cunha, Rita
A1 Leguimazon, Francisco
A1 Idrovo, Sandra
A1 Weisz, Natalia
A1 Faia Correia, Manuela
A1 Pin, José Ramón
AB In this paper we aim to advance the discussion on HRM’s quest to create value around social responsibility and environmental sustainability. We explore the perceptions reported by Human Resource managers in three Ibero-American countries (Spain, the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica). We focus on the hospitality sector, one of particular relevancy for these countries and with significant sustainability challenges. Relying on in-depth interviews in twenty-eight organizations and a mixed-methods approach, we examine HR managers’ underlying notions around social and environmental issues, stakeholder collaboration, HRM practices, roles and internal organization. Analysis of the interviews suggests varying views on those dimensions, as well as identifies Active and Advanced firms, the latter showing more commitment to sustainability (as part of the organizational culture), usage of HRM practices and engagement with multiple stakeholders. From this empirical exploration and relying on current sustainability developments, we contribute to the literature by outlining an externally-oriented model (centred on corporate priorities, communities’ flourishing and ecosystems’ resilience) aiming to advance HRM’s engagement with sustainability-driven agendas.
PB Taylor & Francis
SN 0958-5192
YR 2019
FD 2019
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/101207
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/101207
LA eng
NO José M. Alcaraz, Lourdes Susaeta, Esperanza Suarez, Carlos Colón, Isis Gutiérrez-Martínez, Rita Cunha, Francisco Leguizamón, Sandra Idrovo, Natalia Weisz, Manuela Faia Correia & José Ramón Pin (2019) The human resources management contribution to social responsibility and environmental sustainability: explorations from Ibero-America, The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 30:22, 3166-3189, DOI: 10.1080/09585192.2017.1350732
DS Docta Complutense
RD 19 may 2026