A Review on Impact of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) on Employee Engagement and Environmental Performance

ABSTRACT: Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) is a burgeoning concept revolutionizing businessenterprise by integrating environmentally friendly practices into traditional HRM. Coined in 1996, GHRMemphasizes the importance of cultivating an eco-conscious work culture from recruitment onward. This paperexplores key aspects of GHRM, including recruitment policies, employee involvement, motivation throughawards, and training for green initiatives. A conceptual framework illustrates the multifaceted nature of GHRM,encompassing environmental awareness, recruitment, training, performance management, and more. A reviewof the literature showcases the positive outcomes of GHRM on employee performance, pro-environmentalbehavior, and organizational citizenship. However, research gaps exist, necessitating longitudinal studies, crosscultural analyses, and a deeper understanding of mediators and moderators in GHRM practices. Overall, GHRMemerges as a crucial strategy for organizations committed to aligning their operations with environmentalsustainability principles.

Keywords:Green HRM, Environmental Sustainability in HRM, Employee Involvement in Green Initiatives,GHRM Practices and Organizational Performance, Green Employee Training and Development, ConceptualFramework of Green HRM, Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) and GHRM, and Cross-CulturalAnalysis of GHRM Practices