Strategic human resource planning and management in Azerbaijan: practices in the public and private sectors

Abstract

Strategic human resource management in Azerbaijan plays an important role in ensuring the sustainable development and increasing the competitiveness of organizations in both the public and private sectors. The main objective in this field is to form and develop human capital in line with labor market demands. Although reforms have been carried out in the public sector, the application of flexible and innovative approaches remains limited. Effective motivation, performance evaluation, the implementation of digital technologies, and the strengthening of training programs are among the key directions in this area. Azerbaijan’s current situation is analyzed in comparison with international practices, and the expansion of public-private partnerships is recommended. Overall, the development of a unified national strategy for competitive human capital is considered essential.