The paper investigates implemented diversity and inclusion practices’ effect on firm sustainability. The study covers a sample of small and middle-sized automotive firms in Czechia, where diversity and inclusion practices have been implemented in relation to firm sustainability. The paper’s methodology is based on theoretical models of diversity management and firm sustainability in the automotive sector. The paper provides evidence that a low number of firms in the Czech Republic in the automotive sector have been rolling out any diversity and inclusion measures but at the same time, the majority of the selected firms have been considering the development and implementation of human resource management practices in the area of diversity and inclusion as a vital part of attracting more investors and aligning with the global sustainable goals of the United Nations. Moreover, the paper brings evidence that the automotive firms in the Czech Republic are following global and regional trends on diversity and inclusion as an important step for a sustainable strategic development.

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多元化和包容性实践作为企业可持续性的助推器：来自捷克汽车行业的证据

本文调查实施的多样性和包容性实践对企业可持续性的影响。该研究涵盖了捷克的中小型汽车公司样本，这些公司实施了与公司可持续性相关的多元化和包容性做法。本文的方法基于汽车行业多元化管理和企业可持续性的理论模型。该文件提供的证据表明，捷克共和国汽车行业的少数公司一直在推出任何多元化和包容性措施，但与此同时，大多数选定的公司一直在考虑在多元化和包容性领域制定和实施人力资源管理实践，以此作为吸引更多投资者和与联合国全球可持续发展目标保持一致的重要组成部分。此外，该文件提供的证据表明，捷克共和国的汽车公司正在遵循全球和区域的多元化和包容性趋势，将其作为可持续战略发展的重要一步。