Workforce in Green Transformation: Perspectives of Employees in Environmentally Friendly Sectors on Green Human Resources Management

Abstract

This qualitative study explores the perceptions of employees working in environmentally friendly sectors, focusing on the opportunities and challenges related to green transformation. It aims to uncover the effects of the rapidly expanding green job market on employees, alongside the benefits and risks they perceive. Employing a phenomenological qualitative design, the research involved employees from 14 distinct positions within green companies located in Ankara's Çankaya and Yenimahalle districts. Data were gathered using a semi-structured interview form comprising eight questions. The findings highlight that Green Human Resources (GHR) practices enhance employees' sense of environmental responsibility and positively influence job satisfaction. Participation in sustainability projects has fostered stronger commitment among employees, while training programs have been instrumental in enhancing skills and raising environmental awareness. The study concludes that environmentally friendly projects significantly boost employee motivation and job satisfaction. However, to ensure the long-term sustainability of these initiatives, it is crucial to raise public awareness, strengthen governmental support, and implement cost-reduction strategies. Overall, the research underscores the importance of adopting a comprehensive perspective towards experiences in green sectors and emphasizes the necessity of integrating sustainability policies into business processes for the future of the business world.

Keywords

• Green Human Resources Management
• Sustainability
• Green Workforce
• Working Life.

Yeşil Dönüşümde İşgücü: Çevre Dostu Sektörlerde Çalışanların Yeşil İnsan Kaynakları Yönetimine Bakışı

Abstract

Bu nitel çalışma, çevre dostu sektörlerde çalışanların yeşil dönüşümle ilgili fırsat ve zorluklara yönelik algılarını analiz etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma kapsamında, hızla büyüyen yeşil işlerin çalışanlar üzerindeki etkileri ile onların algıladığı fayda ve risk unsurlarını ortaya koymak hedeflenmiştir. Fenomolojik nitel desene sahip olan araştırma, Ankara'nın Çankaya ve Yenimahalle ilçelerinde bulunan yeşil şirketlerde, 14 farklı pozisyonda istihdam edilen çalışanların katılımıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler, sekiz sorudan oluşan yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde Yeşil İnsan Kaynakları (YİK) uygulamalarının çalışanların çevresel sorumluluklarını artırarak iş tatminine olumlu katkı sağladığı görülmüştür. Çalışanların sürdürülebilirlik projelerine katılımı, işlerine olan bağlılıklarını güçlendirmiştir. Ayrıca, eğitim programlarının çalışanların becerilerini geliştirmek ve çevresel farkındalıklarını artırmak açısından önemli bir rol oynadığı belirlenmiştir. Araştırmanın sonucunda, çevre dostu projelerin çalışan motivasyonu ve iş tatmini üzerinde olumlu etkiler yarattığı tespit edilmiştir. Ancak, bu projelerin sürdürülebilirliği için toplum bilincinin artırılması, devlet desteklerinin güçlendirilmesi ve maliyetlerin azaltılmasına yönelik adımlar atılması gerektiği sonucuna varılmıştır. Çalışma, çevre dostu sektörlerdeki deneyimlerin daha geniş bir perspektifle ele alınması gerektiğini ve sürdürülebilirlik politikalarının iş süreçlerine entegrasyonunun, geleceğin iş dünyası için vazgeçilmez olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır.

Keywords

• Yeşil İnsan Kaynakları Yönetimi
• Sürdürülebilirlik
• Yeşil İşgücü
• Çalışma Hayatı

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