Conference Agenda

This paper proposes a comprehensive model of sustainable employability that encompasses personal and contextual factors within antecedents, as well as consequences. Thus, the conceptual model presented in this study identifies communication, entrepreneurial skills, education, and resilience as personal antecedents, while the labour market and the digital age constitute contextual antecedents. The consequences of sustainable employability, crucial for individual prosperity and societal well-being, include performance, health and well-being, career success, job satisfaction, and workability and engagement. This paper serves as a foundational step towards fostering a deeper understanding of sustainable employability and its implications for individuals, organizations, and society at large.

This work is funded by University of Vigo.

Objectives: In this research, we focus on the analysis of gender diversity on CSR and corporate reputation, analyzing the impact of the gender context on these relationships.

Theoretical Framework: Gender diversity has been considered a determinant of corporate social responsibility and corporate reputation because women may improve the human, cultural, and social capital of the team in which they are part. In fact, female leaders are more likely than men to demonstrate a commitment to equity, fairness, and collaboration. Furthermore, the presence of women on board may generate a signal that affects stakeholders’ expectations about the company, showing non-discrimination and signalling their support for women. However, these relationships may be affected by the context surrounding stakeholders because it may affect the degree of participation of women in decisions or the perception of their role on the board of directors.

Methodology: Based on an international sample from 2010-2020, we will test the role of the cultural context in these relationships using OLS estimation.

Results: Results confirm a positive effect of gender diversity of managers and boards on CSR. However, gender diversity has a negative effect on corporate reputation.

Objective: This study analyzes whether sex and wage perceived discrimination fit statistical measures of wage discrimination. That is, understanding how real and perceived discrimination are associated among European countries.

Theoretical framework: Departing from original studies addressing statistical fit of measured and perceived discrimination, this study replicates that analysis in a multi-country sample, for two different periods.

Methodology: For two samples of 24,917 employees in 2010 and 27,947 in 2015 (51.42% and 52.12% being female, respectively) in more than 30 countries we run cross-sectional Probit and ordered Probit regressions to assess the fit between perceptions and statistical measures. The Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition allows us to generate (1) a measure of sector-specific wage discrimination and (2) a measure of general, gender-based, discrimination.

Results: First, sector-specific discrimination does not explain perceived sex discrimination but helps to increase wage discrimination perception. Second, gender-based discrimination increases the perception of sex discrimination but decreases the likelihood to perceive wage discrimination.

Contribution: This study contributes by expanding the analysis to more than one country, in more than one period. Future research will explore the impact of contextual factors on the discrimination perceptions. Furthermore, our study compares two measures of perceived discrimination with two measures of statistical discrimination.

This paper proposes a comprehensive framework for integrating sustainability principles into business operations within the context of the circular economy. Drawing on foundational concepts of sustainability and circularity, the framework categorises initiatives into three distinct patterns: resource optimisation, slowing resource loops, and closing resource loops. Each pattern addresses different dimensions of sustainability, from resource efficiency to product life extension and waste reduction. By emphasising collaboration, innovation, and a dynamic perspective on sustainability, the framework provides organisations with a structured approach to achieving their sustainability goals while enhancing resilience and competitiveness. Through attribute characterisation and theoretical analysis, we demonstrate the practical applicability and effectiveness of the proposed framework in guiding businesses towards more sustainable and circular economy models. Overall, this framework serves as a valuable tool especially for SMEs seeking to navigate the complexities of sustainability and contribute to global efforts towards a more sustainable future.