TRANSFORMATION OF APPROACHES TO HUMAN RESOURCES WHILE IMPLEMENTING THE CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

The article discusses the changes that inevitably affect the views and interpretations of the concept of sustainable development in Russia and the world. It is noted that the widespread dissemination of the sustainable development goals and the concept itself, on the one hand, is a positive factor that popularizes progressive ideas, on the other hand, becoming a fashionable direction of public discourse, somewhat “blurs” the focus of attention to the real state of affairs and the implementation of the stated goals. The article reveals the transformation of views and approaches to the implementation of sustainable development goals. There is a progressive increase in the role of human resources. The solution of social problems, the social life of a person, previously on the periphery of the interests of economists, scientists and politicians, now come to the fore, becoming the main factors in assessing economic development. Particular attention is paid to the participation of Russia in the implementation of the basic principles and goals of the UN concept of sustainable development, adopted in 2015. An analysis of the activities and strategic objectives of the International Labor Organization, including in Russia, is provided, as well as ESG-principles that are in line with the goals of sustainable development. The common basis is the ideas of equality of rights and a decent life for all. It is noted that the main opportunities for the implementation of these ideas are moving to the level of organization. It is organizations, their management and personnel that are becoming today the primary link, the basis for achieving the sustainable development goals adopted by the UN. The author connects this fact with the increasing influence and importance of human resource management at this level for achieving the SDGs. The article analyzes examples of the participation of organizations in the implementation of sustainable development goals.