Conceptual Review of Green Human Resource Management Practices
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In recent years, there has been a growing global concern about environmental issues, prompting businesses and industries to adopt environmentally friendly practices and products under the banner of green management. There is now a heightened awareness among individuals about the importance of operating in an environmentally responsible manner, acknowledging their role in society and the need to implement green practices within organizations. Green Human Resources Management (Green HRM) has emerged as a focal point for both academic researchers and practitioners due to its significance in addressing environmental challenges. Despite its importance, there remains a lack of a comprehensive framework for Green HRM in the existing literature, with many individuals, including HRM experts and academics, being unfamiliar with the term. This paper aims to fill this gap by providing insights into Green HRM and related concepts. Green HRM essentially involves the integration of Human Resource Management with environmental considerations. The paper reviews five key Green HRM practices: green recruitment and selection, green job analysis and design, green training and development, green performance management, and green reward management.
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