(Re)Framing Sustainable Careers: Towards a Conceptual Model and Future Research Agenda

Donald, William, van der Heijden, Beatrice 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. ISSN 1362-0436 (In Press)

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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. Keywords: career development; human resource management; sustainable careers; sustainable organizations; vocational behavior

Item Type:	Article
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
Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	12 Mar 2024 13:30
Last Modified:	12 Mar 2024 13:30
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/94655
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