Purpose: The article aims to respond the following questions: 1) What are sustainable competencies? What are the components of these competencies? 2) What does the science map for sustainable competencies look like? Design/methodology/approach: The article utilizes the narrative and bibliometric review methods of papers on sustainable competencies, indexed in the Scopus database. Findings: The authors identified different approaches to the analyzed competencies. They proposed a division of sustainable competencies, taking into account different professional groups. They showed that the greatest research attention has so far been focused on higher education for sustainable development. There is a paucity of research on practices undertaken by employers as part of human resource development. Research limitations/implications: This research is limited to literature indexed in the Scopus database. Practical implications: This article educates readers about the role of sustainable competencies in today's working world. It can help them to better understand what skills are crucial for their career success. Giving concrete examples of sustainable competencies and their role in different professional fields can provide practical guidance for people who are looking for career development tips. Furthermore, the article shows how - i.e., through the use of sustainable competencies - employees can contribute to social and environmental progress. Social implications: By highlighting the importance of sustainable competencies, the paper contributes to a broader understanding and adoption of sustainability practices, ultimately leading to more sustainable societies. Originality/value: This is the first review on sustainable competencies. A division of these competencies into those required from all employees and those represented by sustainability specialists (including representatives of so-called green jobs) is proposed. The authors also formulated future research directions.
This study aims to examine the structure of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) within the manufacturing industry research field and identify future research directions in this area as GHRM increasingly gains scholarly attention. This study utilised a comprehensive three-step approach. Initially, Scopus was selected as the primary database for its extensive coverage, followed by applying a targeted search strategy to gather literature on GHRM in the manufacturing sector, yielding 117 relevant articles. The analysis was twofold: a performance analysis to assess the impact and role of research elements within the field and a co-words analysis for mapping scientific relationships and trends in GHRM, using tools like VosViewer and MS Excel for visualisation. This methodology enabled a detailed exploration of the GHRM landscape, focusing on established research and emerging trends. The findings indicate a growing interest in GHRM in manufacturing since 2020, yet the total volume of publications remains relatively modest. The research identified four main clusters of focus: the integration of sustainability in business practices, the effects of environmental management behaviours on organisational performance, the role of sustainability in enhancing competitive advantage and sustainable development, and the formation of conceptual and strategic frameworks for sustainable practices. Notably, emerging research areas from 2021 to 2023 encompass digital challenges related to Big Data and digital transformation, the interplay of organisational learning and knowledge management in green management, and the influence of employee engagement on GHRM. This paper contributes to the field by mapping out the current state and evolution of GHRM within the manufacturing sector, highlighting both established and emerging areas of interest. It provides a comprehensive overview of how sustainability is integrated into business operations and impacts organisational performance and competitive advantage. The study offers some implications for practitioners in the manufacturing industry by identifying key areas of focus for implementing and enhancing GHRM practices. It underscores the importance of digital transformation, organisational learning, and employee engagement in the successful adoption of green management practices.
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