Is Green Human Resource Management the Newest Trend or A Strategic Necessity?

Abstract: A growing interest has been noted in the concept of business management that consciously focuses not only on financial profits and economic matters but also on broadly defined social and ecological issues within our rapidly evolving market economy. The principles of environmental corporate responsibility are increasingly shaping the decision-making processes of entrepreneurs due to the rising necessity of this approach, referred to as sustainable development. The author of the study asserts that the human element must be integrated to implement the aforementioned business strategy. Eco-oriented management can only be effectively executed by employees who maintain a positive perspective on the environment, possess green competencies, and are accountable for the environmental impacts of their actions. Consequently, green human resource management—commonly known as HRM—plays a crucial role in enhancing environmental performance by fostering the adoption of ecological development principles and nurturing employees' environmentally friendly attitudes. The innovative approach to executing the HR function within organizations is termed "green human resource management," where environmental considerations form the foundation of all activities. This involves the establishment of HR policies aimed at promoting the sustainable utilization of business resources, safeguarding the environment, and enhancing employees' ecological awareness. This is due to the fact that the ecological consciousness of both managers and employees is vital for any business to function in alignment with the sustainability concept. The objective of the study is to illustrate the relevance of Green HRM to contemporary business practices and to propose actionable strategies that can be implemented in the field to enhance understanding of the subject and expand the application of the concept as a means of fostering sustainable enterprises. The theoretical segment of the study, which is based on a review of global literature, identifies various environmental practices applicable in the realm of human resource management.at every step of the hiring process, from the creation of "green" competencies and "green" working conditions to work design, employee selection, and work discipline shaping.

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