FLOURISHING THEORY AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE ERA OF PM2.5: THROUGH HR STRATEGIES AND BUSINESS ETHICS
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Flourishing Theory, PM2.5, Human Resource Management, Business Ethics and Sustainability, Employee Well-beingAbstract
This academic article presents an analysis and proposes human resource management strategies in the era of PM2.5 pollution, focusing on the application of Corey Keyes' Flourishing Theory to enhance employee well-being and engagement in Thai organizations. Currently, PM2.5 fine particulate pollution significantly impacts employees' physical and mental health, particularly in urban and industrial areas where dust levels exceed WHO standards by threefold. This poses critical challenges for organizations in managing their workforce amidst environmental crises. The article addresses five key areas: 1) Core concepts and components of Flourishing Theory, along with relevant research and organizational applications; 2) Impacts of PM2.5 on employees' health and work performance, both physically and psychologically; 3) Integration of business ethics principles-fairness, transparency, and social responsibility-into PM2.5 management; 4) Human resource strategies to promote flourishing in the PM2.5 era, including flexible work policies, dust-free working environments, and well-being programs; and 5) Future research directions and knowledge development trends in flourishing theory and workforce management during PM2.5 crises. The findings of this article will benefit executives and HR professionals in developing sustainable policies and practices that foster employee well-being and engagement during environmental crises. It also provides a framework for integrating business ethics with HR strategies to enhance the long-term competitiveness of Thai organizations.
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