ROLE OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT IN CURRENT TRENDS OF SUSTAINABLE HRM FOR EMPLOYEE MENTAL WELLNESS

Abstract:

In recent years new trend is setting in as mental wellness has been getting more attention as compared to the physical wellness which had been the pivotal focus of employee wellness programs.  There are few crucial aspects to Wellness that needs to be identified beyond the mental and physical wellness. Looking at sustainability as the future of HRM, a new paradigm towards employee wellness, motivation and positivity as an important aspect for the efficient people management has been introduced to evaluate how the various tools of sustainable HRM creates an impact on organizational productivity. The main objectives of this research paper are to analyse the role of Learning and Development in bridging the gap by recognising the need of wellness solution for employee taking into consideration their emotional wellbeing. This conceptual paper analyses the effectiveness of Learning and Development in sustainable HR to encourage employee wellness initiatives. The research is based on reference from secondary sources like article, books, blogs to understand the issue regarding Sustainable Human Resource Management and Learning and Development. With strategic sustainable techniques proper Learning and Development plan can be effectively implemented for stress free work life balance. Organizations may make a positive contribution in maintaining the metal wellness boosting the positivity of employees that would be beneficial in contributing towards employee and organisational productivity. This research recommends that Sustainable HRM must incorporate initiatives and learning practices promoting positivity, mental wellness of employees in their organizations for employee development.  For future research to understand the impact of Learning and Development in Sustainable HRM on other aspects of employee wellbeing like relationship,  kindness, purpose, spirituality, philanthropy, financial wellness can reviewed that can add value to the employee wellness and productivity.