Abstract
This paper aims to construct an integrative conceptual framework to foster sustainability for employees and organisations by adopting a Social Exchange Theory (SET) lens. A set of nine propositions are developed that integrate the often-fragmented literature streams of Vocational Behaviour (VB), Human Resource Management (HRM), and Human Resource Development (HRD). Our conceptual model draws together dimensions of Human Capital, Career Ownership, Career Counselling, Self-Perceived Employability, Career Crafting, Career Success, Sustainable Careers and Sustainable Organisations. The theoretical contribution comes from our conceptual model combining the VB, HRM and HRD literature streams and integrating these by adopting a SET lens. The latter implies that we recognise that employees and organisations engage in a series of interdependent interactions wherein both parties can benefit from these exchanges. The practical contribution comes from informing HRM and HRD policies and practices to maximise sustainable outcomes for both parties.