THE IMPACT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES IN ACHIEVING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY STANDARDS (GRI): A CASE STUDY IN MUNICIPALITY OF RAMADI

Abstract

The aim of this research is to investigate the impact of human resource management strategies on the achievement of corporate social responsibility standards, Global Reporting Initiative standards (GRI) . The indicators of human resources management strategies that were monitored in Ramadi Municipality were identified (Human Resources Planning Strategy, Recruitment Strategy, Training Strategy, Job Benefits Strategy), and examined the impact of these four strategies indicators on the performance and achievement of the GRI standards. The four identified for this study are (Diversity & Equal Opportunities, Non-Discrimination, Occupational health & safety, Human Rights). The methodology of the study was adopted through a semi-regular interview, which was applied with 40 employees in the municipality of Ramadi, Iraq. The results of the study showed that social standards (GRI) can be achieved through human resource management strategies, but they need more time in planning and possessing culture in implementation. Resource management strategies are mostly within the low-lying area of ​​social responsibility, and the human rights standard is the only one achieved through human resource management strategies.