The Role of HR in CSR to support the Thai Aging Society through Village Volunteering
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Aging society has become a global issue, especially in Thailand, since tending to elders is a responsibility of family members. Workforce shortage can be a future problem for HR professionals due to an increasing number of young workers leaving their jobs to take care of the elders in their families. This study used triangulation analysis (literature review, benchmarking, and field study to create a model for building associated government agencies and to make policy recommendations on managing long-term care at the community level through participation of private groups and social involvement. Also, applying the HROD knowledge under CSR function and networking interventions, the G-H2OST model has emerged as a new model for village volunteering which is expanded from the “BOR WORN” of HTS (Home-Temple-School) organization. It is important that all kinds of organizations demonstrate their commitment to CSR. The G-H2OST model has extended the HTS organization to the Government offices, Healthcare providers and private Organizations to support the Thai aging society through village volunteering. This article advises that the government, home, hospital, public and private organizations, school, and temple work together in the community to volunteer as caregivers for elders who have stayed at home and are bedridden.
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