Organizational Development Through the Green Human Resource Management Perspective
Keywords:
Environmentally Friendly, Green Human Resource Management, Organizational DevelopmentAbstract
This article aims to summarise the key concepts and practical approaches to human resource management (HRM) that promote sustainability and environmental friendliness. It highlights the integration of green principles across all dimensions of HRM processes, including the recruitment and selection of environmentally conscious personnel, training and development of skills that foster responsible environmental practices, performance evaluation that takes environmental impacts into account, and the cultivation of an organisational culture that supports green initiatives. The discussion draws on case studies from both domestic and international organisations, demonstrating how HRM can drive behavioural and cultural change within the workplace. The article concludes that Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) not only mitigates environmental impacts but also serves as a critical mechanism for achieving long-term organisational sustainability.
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