This chapter examines the establishment of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) by the IFRS Foundation, a key development for global sustainability reporting. It analyzes the reactions of the Foundation’s constituents through comment letters and compares them with the...

The hotel sector in South Africa is also aware of the detrimental impact of its activities on the environment. As a result, it has taken steps to mitigate such effects, evidenced by implementing green hotel practices. ‘Green hotels’ refers to lodging establishments that try to consume less...

Abstract The Unorganised Manufacturing Sector (UMS) in India is a diverse and vibrant segment of the economy, encompassing a wide array of enterprises that vary significantly in terms of input base, financial resources, and technical expertise. This sector is responsible for producing a broad...

COVID-19 created changes and challenges in both work and family domains influencing the wellbeing of individuals. This chapter discusses work-life balance (WLB) of Sri Lankan dual-earner couples who worked from home (WFH) during COVID-19. Using an interpretive approach, interviews with 29...

The COVID-19 pandemic created a broad array of challenges for hospitals. These challenges included restrictions on admissions and procedures, patient surges, rising costs of labor and supplies, and a disparate impact on already disadvantaged populations. Many of these intersecting challenges put...

Extant HRM theorizing predicts that desired business outcomes depend on the alignment of individual HRM activities - i.e. the core elements of HRM systems - and their fit with business strategy and institutional forces. The aim of this chapter is to show how the rise of online labour platforms...

This chapter introduces the case study of Nilar, a Burmese (Myanmar) multiple small business entrepreneur, who originally arrived in New Zealand 22 years ago under Immigration New Zealand’s Refugee Quota Programme. At the time of settlement, Nilar was a 13-year-old, and leaving Myanmar at a...

Abstract This chapter deals with the principal features of the International Code of Direct Selling 2013 prepared by the International Chamber of Commerce on Marketing and Advertising. Having identified the Basic Principles of Direct Selling and the Ideal Conduct towards Consumers, this Code...

Abstract Purpose: This chapter examines the effect of green banking practices (GBPs) on environmental performance (EP), specifically focussing on the Sri Lankan banking industry. Additionally, the study explores the mediating impact of green finance in the association between GBPs and the EP of...

Limited research investigates the travel behavior of the retired adult population before retirement and how it changes after retirement. Currently, most of the travel research on the retired population explores their current travel patterns in retirement. Increased research on travel activity...