(Re)Framing sustainable careers: Towards a conceptual model and future research agenda

Donald, William E., van der Heijden, Beatrice I. J. M. and Manville, Graham ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4341-1363 (2024) (Re)Framing sustainable careers: Towards a conceptual model and future research agenda. Career Development International, 29 (5). pp. 513-526. ISSN 1362-0436

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Abstract

Purpose: By adopting a Social Exchange Theory (SET) lens, this paper aims to integrate the often-fragmented literature streams of Vocational Behavior (VB), Career Development (CD), and Human Resource Management (HRM) to offer a conceptual model for framing sustainable careers. Design/methodology/approach: A conceptual approach is taken whereby eight propositions are developed to integrate the fragmented literature streams of VB, CD, and HRM. Findings: We posit that external factors and career counseling moderate the positive relationship between employability capital and self-perceived employability. We also argue that self-perceived employability is positively associated with career success and that career crafting moderates this relationship. Finally, we propose that career success is positively associated with a sustainable career, which, in turn, is positively associated with a sustainable organization. Originality: The theoretical contribution comes from integrating the three literature streams to offer a conceptual model as the basis for further interdisciplinary collaborations. Practical Implications: The practical contribution comes from informing VB, CD, and HRM policies and practices to maximize sustainable outcomes for individuals and organizations. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: career development,human resource management,sustainable careers,sustainable organizations,vocational behavior,vocational behavior,career development,sustainable organizations,sustainable careers,human resource management,social sciences (miscellaneous),organizational behavior and human resource management ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/3300/3301
Faculty \ School: Faculty of Social Sciences > Norwich Business School
UEA Research Groups: Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Groups > Marketing
Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Groups > Strategy and Entrepreneurship
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Depositing User: LivePure Connector
Date Deposited: 12 Mar 2024 13:30
Last Modified: 18 Dec 2024 01:37
URI: https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/94655
DOI: 10.1108/CDI-02-2024-0073

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