The Influence of Sustainable Human Resource Practices on Employee Engagement: A Case of Manufacturing Industries

Abstract

The research aims to investigate how manufacturing firms in Hyderabad, India, might enhance employee engagement through sustainable HRM practices. The objective of sustainable human resource management is to enhance corporate outcomes while preserving the welfare of employees and the environment. Sustainable human resource management methods assist organizations in attracting and retaining a more engaged and committed workforce. The study employed a quantitative technique to survey 263 persons across various industrial sectors in Hyderabad to get its findings. The findings indicate a favourable correlation between heightened employee engagement and sustainable HRM practices. Key sustainable HRM practices include regulations that foster environmental sustainability, opportunities for continuous learning, equitable compensation, and work-life balance. A more engaged workforce correlates with elevated levels of job satisfaction, productivity, and organizational success, as evidenced by study conducted on manufacturing enterprises in Hyderabad employing sustainable HRM practices. The findings underscore the essential importance of sustainable human resource management in fostering a committed and motivated workforce within the industrial sector.