GREEN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (GHRM) AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Abstract

Purpose- The main purpose of this study is to understand the effect of green human resource management practices on environmental sustainability. Companies that have responsibility about environmental issues want to reach green goals. Therefore, green movement in human resources policies as recruitment, selection, training and development, performance evaluation can improve environmental performance of the organization.

Methodology-   In this study, we make theoretical suggestions for further studies to understand green human resources practices and its role in environmental sustainability. 

Findings-  Organizational culture, structure and strategy should be shaped to enhance sustainable development in the organization. By this way, organization would be more engaged in social and environmental responsibilities by their organization‘ adaptation to green human resources practices.

Conclusion-  These implications are valuable to understand the human side of environmental management and its contribution to sustainable human resource management. Green human resources management (GHRM) which also develops corporate reputation can foster employees’ involvement in environmental practices and make them motivated in green activities. 

Keywords

• Green human resource management,green involvement,green training and development,environmental sustainability

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