Implementing Green HRM: Sectoral Insights into Awareness and Practice

ABSTRACT: Green Human Resource Management (Green HRM) involves the integration of sustainability principles into core HR functions, including recruitment, training, performance appraisal, and workplace practices. As businesses increasingly shift their focus towards responsible behavior by embracing various corporate responsibilities, it becomes essential to foster inclusivity—ensuring that all stakeholders align their efforts to make business operations more sustainable. The growing emphasis on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has compelled companies to consider not only profit, but also the planet and people in their decision-making processes. In this context, it is crucial that employees within organizations are made aware of their individual and collective roles in advancing sustainability through their everyday actions. Green HRM addresses this need by combining HR policies and practices with environmental objectives, enabling organizations to embed sustainability into their core business processes. This study explores the levels of awareness, the extent of implementation, and the challenges associated with Green HRM across diverse industries. A survey-based methodology was employed, gathering responses from professionals across various sectors to evaluate their understanding of and involvement in Green HRM practices. The study utilized a qualitative approach, with purposive sampling and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to identify prevailing trends and issues. Organizations that have adopted Green HRM practices report positive outcomes, including enhanced corporate image, increased employee motivation, and cost efficiency. Nevertheless, factors such as high implementation costs, limited awareness, and resistance to change remain significant barriers. Despite limitations such as reliance on self-reported data and potential response bias, the study offers meaningful insights into the current state of Green HRM and highlights strategies for promoting its broader adoption. KEYWORDS: Green HRM, Sustainability, Employee engagement, CSR, HR policies and practices, Eco-friendly workplace, Environmental goals