- Green HR is the use of HRM policies such a way to promote sustainable use of resources in business organizations to make eco friendly and promote environmental economical sustainability practices to keep healthier environment by increasing employee awareness and commitments on the issues of sustainability.
- The HR function can become the driver of environmental sustainability within the organization by aligning its practices and policies with sustainability goals representing eco friendly which can contribute to organizational goals. It involves undertaking environment-friendly HR initiatives resulting in: 1) Greater efficiencies with motivation , and 2) Lower costs and better employee engagement and retention.
- Green management initiatives can be an important factor in forward thinking business organizations around the world. Green HR initiatives help companies find alternative ways to cut cost without losing their talent & important resources etc.
- Now a days, there is a growing need for strategic Green HRM – the integration of environmental management into HRM in the perspective of the question of environment pollution in the world. HR professionals can indicate that encouraging employees to be more environmentally friendly in the workplace is the top practice for their organizations. This means organizations can encourage their employees to perform activities such as early morning office time, making double-sided photocopies, powering down computers after a few minutes of inactivity, using energy efficient bulbs can be the top environmentally responsible practices in initial stage of Green HR.
- Nowadays companies are implementing EMS (Environmental Management System) a strategic tool, to gain competitive advantage. This system provides better control of firm’s environmental impacts. It includes commitment, policy, planning, implementation, measurement and evaluation, review and improvement of HR systems that fit with organization’s culture and long-term goals.
- Improved employee morale, stronger public image, increased consumer/ customer confidence, employee loyalty and brand recognition, position as an employer of choice, increased workforce productivity, efficiency, motivation and employee retention are few of the many advantages and benefits an organization can have by implementing and developing such Green HRM techniques.
- Some of which don't need much cost money to implement, can vary significantly change how business is conducted. Here are some steps companies can take to start Go Green practice.
1. Power Saving by early morning office startup
2. Conduct an internal environment & energy audit in the organization
3. Conduct eco friendly or Go Green Surveys
4. Go paperless by using apps, software & e-hr
5. Recycle waste
6. Reduce business travel - Teleconference instead of travelling
7. Save water - Monitor sinks and toilets for leaks that waste water
8. Explore opportunities for implementing alternative energy sources
- Green HRM policies encourage the sustainable use of resources within business organization to promote the environmentalism in the process, create improved employee morale, satisfaction & efficiency by promising stakeholders in competitive market.
References
- Wikhamn.W.,2019 International Journal of Hospitality Management,Volume 76,Part A,Pages 102-110
- John T.Bush.,2018 Human Resource Management Review,In Press,corrected proof
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI8Zn50hSCI
Dear Shakya,
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we can observed an increasing awareness within business communities on the significance of going green and adopting various environment management techniques.
Today, Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) has become a key business strategy for the significant organizations where Human Resource Departments play an active part in going green at the office.
Dear Shakya,
ReplyDeleteIt is an interesting and very important article for us as human beings. And also highly recommended that GHRM is a key factor for organizational development as well as for personal development.
Dear Shakya. Green concept is a a popular topic worldwide now a days. People are now really concern on paper wastage , fuel wastage, electronic wastage, energy wastage etc. Implementation of good green concepts have now been taken by respective HR people who can directly transfer idea to their employees.As an example in banking industry following initiatives has been taken to encourage green concept.
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2. Usage of solar for electricity needs.
3. Charging a fee for ATM receipts to discourage paper wastage.
4. promoting digital services instead of paper based transactions
Like wise HR in every industry has taken amount of effort to place the green ideas in people which will ultimately spread all over the world.
It is an interesting and very important article for us
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