Editorial introduction: An introduction to employer engagement in the field of HRM

This editorial introduces a special journal issue that brings together HRM and social policy perspectives on employer engagement. The authors argue that improving labour market participation among vulnerable groups requires greater attention to employers, their recruitment practices, workplace policies, and organisational decision-making. The article positions employer engagement as a critical bridge between HRM research and labour market policy and outlines a future research agenda for understanding how employers can support labour market inclusion.