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Aligning Human Resource Operations with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Comparative Study of India and Malaysia

Authors
A. H. Ahmad Giran1, 2, *, P. F. Muhamad Tamyez1, M. A. Fauzi1, V. Madhavkumar3
1University Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Faculty of Industrial Management, 222, Kampung Melayu Gambang, 26300, Gambang, Pahang, Malaysia
2Kolej Poly-Tech MARA Kuantan, Department of Business Management and Accounting, KM 8 Jalan Gambang, 25150, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
3PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, GRG School of Management Studies, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, 641004, Tamilnadu, India
*Corresponding author. Email: hafizi@gapps.kptm.edu.my
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A. H. Ahmad Giran
Available Online 20 June 2026.
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10.2991/978-94-6239-715-6_7How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Sustainable Human Resource Management; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); Comparative Study; Malaysia; India
Abstract

This paper investigates how Malaysia and India incorporate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their operations. The alignment of sustainable corporate practices was identified and measured. The authors employed a qualitative research design to analyze data collected from numerous industries. A semi-structured interview was adopted to gather data from business leaders, sustainability officers, and CSR heads in both countries. Diverse perspectives gathered from small, medium, and large enterprises within and across case investigations conducted using ATLAS.ti version 25. Similarities, differences, and challenges emerged from both countries across three themes: reporting practices, best practices of Sustainable Human Resource Management (SHRM) adopted, and challenges in aligning SDGs with core business strategy. The study gained a different view from both countries. India, initially, adopted a bottom-up and com-munity-oriented approach to SHRM, emphasizing grassroots employee involvement. In contrast, Malaysia employs a top-down and institutionalized approach, guided by regulatory compliance and formal governance structures. Next, India leads in soft SRHRM practices, assisted by strong cultural value integration and environmental initiatives. Conversely, Malaysia is notable for its effective implementation of SRHRM through structured policies, formal compliance mechanisms, and advanced Green HRM practices.

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Proceedings of the International Conference on Cross- Disciplinary Academic Research 2025 - Track 2 Advances in Business & Economics, Social Science, Communications & Media (ICAR-T2 2025)
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Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
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20 June 2026
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978-94-6239-715-6
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2352-5428
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10.2991/978-94-6239-715-6_7How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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