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Exploring Sustainable Human Resource Practices and Framework in Star-Rated Hotels

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  • Jennifer Kim Lian Chan

    (Borneo Tourism Research Centre, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Malaysia)

  • Steward Giman Anak Stephen

    (School of Business, AMC College, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Malaysia)

  • Andi Tamsang Andi Kele

    (Faculty of Business, Economics & Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, Malaysia)

Abstract

Extensive attention has been paid to environmental issues when evaluating the sustainability of organisations, and little attention has been paid to sustainable human capital practices. The literature shows contradictions and gaps among theoretical propositions, empirical findings, and the realities of human resource management (HRM). Theoretical approaches and empirical studies state that effective HRM is essential, yet in actual practice and employment conditions, the importance of effective HRM is not reflected. Thus, this paper aims to determine the critical emerging issues that affect human resource practices and management in the current employment context, as well as proposes a sustainable human resource framework for the hotel industry. Data were collected via in-depth focus group interviews with 40 respondents from operational, supervisorial, and managerial positions in the Malaysia hotel industry. The proposed model of sustainable human resource practices can yield a wide selection of tangible and intangible benefits. The findings benefit the hotel organisations by identifying the needs of their employees, a more in-depth point of view, and their thoughts about their organisations. This paper provides a new perspective of sustainable HRM practices by applying resource-based view theory on managing people as the “resource”, specifically in the hotel industry.

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  • Jennifer Kim Lian Chan & Steward Giman Anak Stephen & Andi Tamsang Andi Kele, 2021. "Exploring Sustainable Human Resource Practices and Framework in Star-Rated Hotels," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(16), pages 1-15, August.
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