John Burgess

Papers

Total Citations

103

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About

John Burgess is a leading scholar in green human resource management and sustainable talent strategies, with a particular focus on how digital transformation reshapes workforce dynamics. His most-cited work, "Green talent management and turnover intention" (2021, 103 citations), examines the critical intersection of environmental sustainability and emerging technologies. In this influential study, Burgess explores how leaders' competence in STARA (smart technology, artificial intelligence, robotics, algorithms) and digital task interdependence influences green talent retention. His research provides vital insights for organizations navigating the dual pressures of combating climate change while managing digital disruption. By demonstrating that effective green talent management can reduce turnover intentions when leaders possess strong digital competencies, Burgess offers actionable frameworks for modern HR practitioners. His work bridges the gap between sustainability goals and technological advancement, making him a key voice in contemporary organizational behavior research. Through rigorous empirical analysis, Burgess continues to shape how scholars and practitioners understand the evolving relationship between environmental responsibility, talent management, and digital transformation in the modern workplace.