Sun, Yunhao, Shi, Jingwen ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9464-5734, Wei, Mingxue and Rees, Christopher J. (2026) Chapter 5. Shaping strategic human resource management through the lens of corporate social responsibility. In: Sahai, Alok Kumar and Rath, Namita, (eds.) Sustainable Human Resource Management: Psychological Perspectives. Apple Academic Press, Palm Bay, Florida, USA. ISBN 978-1779643858 (In Press)

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Abstract

Over recent decades, Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) has been a prominent area of research within Human Resource Management (HRM). A key feature of SHRM is the emphasis it places on the need to align of HRM practices with organisational strategies to enhance performance. Yet, over recent years, elements of SHRM have displayed a shift in focus, which have attracted heated debates. That is, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has garnered significant attention in SHRM as organisations are increasingly evaluated not only on their financial performance but also on social responsibility, including ethical practices and corporate reputation. These social factors have been shown to positively influence organisational performance. As CSR impacts organisational performance, a shift towards a socially responsible and sustainable HRM in SHRM research has been witnessed. Through this analytical review of SHRM research, we provide evidence that socially responsible and sustainable HRM practices – such as ethical employment, diversity and equality management, flexible work arrangements, and work-life balance initiatives – have become an increasing focus in SHRM. Especially noteworthy is the recent emphasis on employee well-being studies, underscoring a change in SHRM towards fostering organisational sustainability and social responsibility, along with organisational performance. The primary aim of this chapter is to review existing research in SHRM and CSR in order to offer an analytic understanding of changing themes in SHRM studies. By examining how SHRM practices can support CSR objectives, we highlight their role in promoting organisational sustainability across various contexts. Special attention is given to the growing focus on employee well-being in SHRM studies, underscoring its importance in contemporary SHRM practices that supports the organisational sustainability and performance.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Sustainability, Human Resource Management Practices, Employee Well-Being
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5601 Accounting
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Greenwich Business School Greenwich Business School > Executive Business Centre Greenwich Business School > School of Accounting, Finance and Economics
Last Modified:	24 Jun 2026 15:44
URI:	https://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/50336

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