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Title: THE IMPACT OF SUSTAINABLE HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ON ORGANISATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY

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2025

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THE IMPACT OF SUSTAINABLE HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ON ORGANISATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY

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Authors

Una Libkovska; Zane Zonberga; Liene Resele-Dusele; Sanita Lasmane

DOI

10.5593/sgem2025/5.1/s20.079

DOI Issue

10.5593/sgem2025/5.1

ISSN

1314-2704

ISBN

978-619-7603-85-9

Language

English

Volume

Issue

5.1

Editor

• Prof. Dr. hab. oec. Baiba Rivza, LATVIA• Prof. DSc. Ildiko Tulbure, GERMANY• Prof. DSc. Oleksandr Trofymchuk, UKRAINE

Scientific Area

Economics of Sustainability, Policies & Environmental Legislation

Abstract/ Foreword

Sustainable human capital management and green human resource management have become the trend words in business management in recent years. It cannot be denied that human resource management has become one of the leading management functions in organisations at all levels, working on the development of the organisation's most valuable resource, human resources. Consequently, the importance of human capital management and a more strategic approach focusing on the development of employees' knowledge, skills and innovation in order to increase the value of the organisation and ensure its sustainable development are on the rise. This article analyses the results of a study on the impact of sustainable human capital management on organisational sustainability, with a focus on employee development, well-being and innovation. The study used a mixed research method, combining a quantitative survey with the participation of employees from manufacturing companies in different sectors and focus group discussions with human resource managers. Sustainability indicators including employee retention, productivity and social responsibility engagement were analysed using regression analysis. The results show a positive correlation between sustainable human capital management practices and organisational sustainability. Organisations that prioritise continuous learning, fair work pay and employee well-being demonstrate higher long-term development and sustainability. Management commitment and an inclusive company culture were identified as key factors. The survey data shows that resistance to change and financial constraints in implementing sustainable human capital management principles were identified as major challenges. Organisations that invest in human capital over the long-term gain advantages in terms of employee engagement, innovation and business sustainability. The findings of the study will be used in the next stages of the study.

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This paper has been developed within the framework of the National Research Programme "Education" project "Development of evidence-based solutions for effective professional competence development of adults and evaluation of its transfer to practice in Latvia". Project number: NRP-IZM-Education-2023/4-0001

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THE IMPACT OF SUSTAINABLE HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ON ORGANISATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY

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Proceedings of 25th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2025, Volume 25, Issue 5.1

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25th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM 2025, Volume 25, Issue 5.1, 29 June - 6 July, 2025

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Proceedings Paper

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STEF92 Technology

Series

International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management, SGEM

Organization

SWS Scholarly Society; Acad Sci Czech Republ; Latvian Acad Sci; Polish Acad Sci; Russian Acad Sci; Serbian Acad Sci and Arts; Natl Acad Sci Ukraine; Natl Acad Sci Armenia; Sci Council Japan; European Acad Sci, Arts and Letters; Acad Fine Arts Zagreb Croatia; Croatian Acad Sci and Arts; Acad Sci Moldova; Montenegrin Acad Sci and Arts; Georgian Acad Sci; Acad Fine Arts and Design Bratislava; Russian Acad Arts; Turkish Acad Sci.

Pages

629-638

Date

29 June - 6 July, 2025

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10515

Keywords

sustainable management, human capital, professional development, sustainability, economics