Study goals
To analyze, through a metasynthesis, how academic literature relates human competencies and corporate sustainability, identifying convergences, gaps, and opportunities for integrating people management with organizational practices oriented toward sustainable development.
Relevance / originality
This study bridges the fields of human competencies and corporate sustainability, showing how people’s qualification and development can enhance organizational strategies aimed at social and environmental responsibility and the balance between economic performance and positive social impact.
Methodology / approach
A metasynthesis of qualitative studies was conducted through a systematic search in national and international databases. Selected articles were analyzed using methodological quality criteria and thematically categorized, allowing integration of results and critical reflections on the topic.
Main results
The analysis showed that human competencies such as ethical leadership, systems thinking, and innovation are central to corporate sustainability, yet lack structured integration into organizational policies. Gaps were found in measuring results and aligning them with ESG goals.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
The study proposes a conceptual framework integrating human competencies and sustainability practices, contributing to future research and providing a theoretical basis for operationalizing the topic in strategic management models and human development policies.
Social / management contributions
The findings provide guidance for organizations and policymakers to implement competency development strategies aligned with sustainability, strengthening governance, socio-environmental responsibility, and the ability to generate shared value in the long term.