Implementation of Green Human Resource Management Practices in Telecom Companies

Purpose: Concerns of increasing global warming and pollution through industrialization have attracted worldwide attention. Thereby implementation of Green Human Resource Management practices to decreases carbon footprints have emerged as a key concern for every organization. The present study aims to assess employees’ green behaviour and their perception towards implementation of GHRM practices in telecom companies of India. Design/methodology/approach: Study used survey method to collect the response from employees in major telecom companies in India. Data was collected with a pretested questionnaire from employees of BSNL, Airtel, Jio and Idea-Vodafone. Findings: Study revealed a significant difference in perception of employees towards implementation of GHRM practices, the successful adoption of GHRM, inter alia, necessitate the deep-rooted engagement of employees at top/middle level and change in their behaviour to reduce carbon footprints. Research implications: The scarcity of specific data on GHRM implementation in telecom companies necessitates analyzing the extent to which the practices and policies of GHRM are incorporated in these organizations. The study will provide a framework for understanding approach of telecom companies towards reducing carbon footprints and to identify areas for potential improvement towards successful implementation of Green Human Resource Management policies.