PRME Working Group Initiative

Responsible Work &
Purposeful Careers

A global collaborative network bridging the gap between organizational values and employee expectations. We connect research, education, and industry to create clear pathways to purposeful careers.

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Collaborative Network
Research
Driven Approach
SDG
Aligned Activities

Origin & Purpose

Originated from the PRME UK & Ireland "Careers and Sustainability" Working Group in 2023. Now expanded globally to address the growing relevance of values-oriented workplaces.

The Challenge We Address

We tackle the critical misalignment between organizational values and what employees expect from their work.

  • Generation Z career expectations for purpose
  • Equity, diversity, inclusion & belonging (DEIB)
  • Authentic sustainability commitments
  • Ethics & accountability in organizations

Key Goals

Global Community

Building a credible, international network on responsible work.

Tangible Outputs

Producing peer-reviewed research, teaching materials, and reports.

SDG Alignment

Ensuring all activities advance the Sustainable Development Goals.

Core Activities

Our operating model combines research, education, and industry engagement to drive meaningful change in responsible management education.

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Global Research

Multi-institutional projects including "Sustainability in Early Careers" expanding from UK to global scale. Exploring skills gaps and green workforce transformation.

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Engagement & Community

Regular webinars, panel discussions, and member showcases. Open participation for academics, students, employers, and career professionals.

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Resource Development

Creating evidence-based toolkits, teaching modules, and employability masterclasses that bridge theory and practice.

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Academic Outputs

Publishing in academic journals, practitioner reports, and white papers. Hosting conferences and industry-academic collaborations.

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Green Skills Initiative

Flagship "Green Skills for Green Jobs" programme addressing the sustainability skills gap in early careers.

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Cross-Cultural Programs

Exploring immersive experiences across cultures to develop global responsible leadership perspectives.

Governance Structure

Our working group is led by distinguished academics from across the globe, representing diverse regions and perspectives in responsible management education.

Co-Chairs

Dr. Jonathan Louw Oxford Brookes University (PRME UK & Ireland)
Dr. Karen Cripps Oxford Brookes University (PRME UK & Ireland)
Dr. Musarrat Shaheen Institute of Management Technology, Hyderabad (PRME India)

Steering Committee

Nikhil Reddy Antwerp Management School (PRME Students, Benelux) Student & Early Careers Lead
Dr. Stephen T Homer Sunway University (PRME ASEAN)
Prof. Wulf-Peter Schmidt CBS University of Applied Sciences (PRME DACH)

Join Our Global Network

Open Working Group membership for academics, students, employers, and career professionals. Access our resource library, participate in research, and help shape the future of responsible careers.