GREEN HRM PATHWAYS: INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING    

Authors : Dr. MEENAKSHI SHARMA, Dr. ARADHANA CHADHA, A.K. SINGH, Dr KIRTI AGARWAL

Publishing Date : 2025

DOI : NSP/EB/ RT21STCMTOCC/2025/CH-12 (No DOI-Only Chapter ID)

ISBN : 978-93-49381-77-3

Pages : 130-144

Chapter id : NSP/EB/ RT21STCMTOCC/2025/CH-12

Abstract : Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) is emerging as a transformative approach that integrates environmental sustainability, workplace innovation, and employee well-being into organizational practices. This study investigates the extent to which GHRM practices influence both sustainable innovation and employee well-being. Using a sample of 200 respondents from diverse organizations, data was collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using statistical tools such as reliability testing, factor analysis, correlation, and regression. Findings indicate that GHRM significantly contributes to promoting environmental consciousness, fostering innovative practices, and enhancing employee psychological and physical well-being. The study highlights the need for organizations to embed sustainability in HR policies to achieve long-term ecological and social goals.

Keywords : Green HRM, Sustainability, Innovation, Employee Well-being, Organizational Practices.

Cite : Sharma, M., Chadha, A., Singh, A., & Agarwal, K. (2025). Green Hrm Pathways: Integrating Sustainability, Innovation And Employee Well-Being (1st ed., pp. 130-144). Noble Science Press. https://noblesciencepress.org/chapter/nspeb-rt21stcmtocc2025ch-12

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