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Sustainable HRM: From Vision to Action

Sustainable HRM: From Vision to Action

The ImpactWork Foundation conducts annual research into the state of sustainable HRM in the Netherlands. We map out which priorities organisations are setting, which challenges they face, and where they are succeeding.

In our 2025 research, three themes clearly stood out:

  • Continuous learning (79%)
  • Healthy workplace (72%)
  • Employee happiness (65%)

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Key Insights from our 2025 Survey

Based on insights from 188 HR decision-makers, this research offers concrete tools to truly embed sustainable HRM at the heart of your organisation.

Key Insights from our 2025 Survey
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''Sustainable HRM is often framed as sustainable employership. But as HR professionals, we can go further — and actively contribute to sustainable entrepreneurship. Let’s steer toward broad prosperity.''


— Heleen Cocu, CHRO Alliander

Sustainable HRM research for future proof HR and talent management

Sustainable HRM research

This research provides valuable insights into the priorities, challenges, and successes of HR departments in the context of sustainable HRM.
It offers HR decision-makers concrete guidance to strategically embed sustainable HR practices. The study was conducted by ImpactWork, a specialized consultancy and social enterprise committed to building a sustainable and healthy labor market. A total of 188 HR professionals from a variety of sectors were surveyed on their perspectives regarding sustainable HRM. Their responses paint a clear picture of the key themes and strategies organizations are adopting — as well as the obstacles they face in integrating sustainability into their HR policies.
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