Strategic Integration of Green Human Resource Management for Organizational Sustainability: A Narrative Review
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https://doi.org/10.61978/shr.v1i1.521Keywords:
Green Human Resource Management, Sustainability, Green Recruitment, Green Leadership, Organizational Culture, Environmental Performance, Sustainable HR PracticesAbstract
The increasing urgency of climate change and global sustainability challenges has directed significant scholarly attention to the role of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) in aligning workforce practices with environmental goals. This narrative review aims to synthesize empirical findings on how GHRM strategies—green recruitment, green training and development, green performance management, green compensation and rewards, and green leadership—impact organizational sustainability performance. Using a comprehensive literature search from Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, this study critically examined peer-reviewed articles from diverse industrial sectors. The review incorporated thematic analysis of recent studies that explored the psychological, operational, and institutional implications of GHRM. Key findings confirm that GHRM positively influences employee pro-environmental behavior, organizational reputation, and long-term ecological outcomes. Green leadership and organizational culture were found to significantly mediate these effects, while systemic challenges such as regulatory inconsistencies and technological limitations continue to impede GHRM effectiveness. The results suggest that green recruitment, training, and leadership are pivotal levers in building resilient, sustainable organizations. Practical implications include the need for integrated policies, digital HR infrastructure, and leadership development programs grounded in environmental values. Future studies are encouraged to expand cross-cultural comparisons and explore the integration of digital tools in GHRM systems. This review positions GHRM as a transformative mechanism essential for achieving sustainability in the contemporary workplace.
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