Author
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- Ana Cid-Bouzo
- Francisco-Jesús Ferreiro-Seoane
- Adrián Ríos-Blanco
Abstract
Purpose - The best workplaces have been left out from the literature of social sustainability. These companies may cause a significant impact on society given their excellent human resources practices and the employer brand reputation derived from them. This study aims to fill this gap by analysing the social sustainability for the best organisations to work for in Spain. Design/methodology/approach - Using data from an annual ranking for the best workplaces in Spain during 2013–2021, it is proposed to analyse critical social sustainability indicators, comparing organisations within and outside the ranking. Therefore, the authors ask whether companies from the ranking have greater female presence in CEO positions, generate more employment, pay higher salaries and contribute more to the public sector. Methodology comprehends descriptive, exploratory and inference techniques. Findings - Although companies within the ranking achieve a higher score on it when the CEO is female, it does not translate into a greater female CEO presence with respect to companies outside the ranking. On the other hand, best workplaces achieve higher employment rates and pay higher salaries, almost all the time. Also, these excellent companies to work for generate more contributions to the public sector. Originality/value - This research covers the relation between best human resources practices and social sustainability development, because the former is a great opportunity for pursuing the innovative and long-term policies necessary for the latter. Therefore, findings are valuable for managers and policymakers.
Suggested Citation
Ana Cid-Bouzo & Francisco-Jesús Ferreiro-Seoane & Adrián Ríos-Blanco, 2024.
"Are the most attractive companies to work for more socially sustainable? The case of Spain,"
Social Responsibility Journal, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 20(8), pages 1489-1507, May.
Handle:
RePEc:eme:srjpps:srj-11-2023-0630
DOI: 10.1108/SRJ-11-2023-0630
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