Making work a calling: the role of meaningful leadership and sustainable human resource management practices in fostering a sense of calling in employees

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings This study explores the role of meaningful leadership and sustainable human resource management practices in fostering a sense of work as a calling in employees, and finds that the role of meaningful leadership is critical in developing work calling through sustainable HRM practices in the presence of meaningful work. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.