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Maria Menshikova is Associate Professor of Organization and HR Development at Universitas Mercatorum. She holds a Ph.D. from Sapienza University. She is active in international academic communities and serves as reviewer for several prestigious journals. Her research focuses on Digital transformation in organization and HRM.

Isabella Bonacci is Full Professor of Organization and HR Development at Universitas Mercatorum. She directs the Master in HR & Soft Skills. Isabella is affiliated with prestigious national and international academic associations and serves as a reviewer for high-impact scientific journals. Her research explores HRM, social and technological innovation, organizational sustainability, and work organization.

Alena Fedorova is Associate Professor at Ural Federal University. She holds a Ph.D. from Sapienza University and has over 30 years of academic experience. Author of 100+ publications, her research covers digitalization of HRM, social pollution, and employee well-being.

In a world transformed by digital disruption, climate imperatives, and shifting workforce expectations, Human Resource Management (HRM) must evolve. A Sustainable and Human-Centred Approach to HRM: Discovering the Role of Emerging Technologies explores how organizations can reimagine HRM to align technological innovation with sustainability, inclusivity, and employee well-being.

Edited by Maria Menshikova, Isabella Bonacci, and Alena Fedorova, this interdisciplinary volume brings together cutting-edge research and case studies from around the globe. Part I examines sustainable, human-centred HR practices in diverse cultural and organizational contexts, highlighting themes such as remote work ecosystems, intergenerational workforce integration, and cross-cultural collaboration. Part II investigates the impact of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and Industry 5.0 technologies on HR strategies and work design.

Through a critical and future-oriented lens, this book presents a compelling vision: HRM as a strategic driver of organizational resilience, ethical governance, and long-term value creation. It is a recommended reading for scholars and practitioners seeking to build adaptive, high-impact workplaces in a complex and rapidly changing world.