Sustainability in Europe: A Case of Cognitive HRD in SPRING Countries. SPRING (Spain, Portugal, Romania, Italy, Norway and Germany)

The purpose of this case study is to investigate the sustainability & social welfare aspects in Europe with special reference to the proposed SPRING countries. This research will also evaluate the Cognitive HRD contribution towards sustainability. This research has proposed five models to achieve the purpose of the research. The first model as cognitive HRD visions cover the factors that can enhance social welfare in the sampled countries. The second model named as Cognitive HRD development. This model elaborates micro & macro level of contribution in SPRING countries with special reference to social welfare. The third model is named as corporate concern framework that is about the sustainable corporate visions. The fourth model is related to country competency framework that elaborates the sustainable competency of SPRING countries. The fifth model is pertinent to the proposed branding strategies for SPRING countries. Further, all the models will be compared in order to check the standing of different countries. This Case paper relates to sustainability strategies in order to combat employee crisis, social welfare, sustainability and cognitive HR development. The paper will put the views & reviews on the required approach to be utilized in SPRING countries. The SPRING stands for Spain, Portugal, Romania, Italy, Norway and Germany. The main focus will remain on the proposed five models towards sustainability issues in SPRING countries.