From Hurdles to Renewed Growth: A Meta-Analysis of Green HRM’s Trajectory towards Sustainability

Abstract

Purpose: The study examines recent definitions and theoretical frameworks of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) and investigates how GHRM is linked to the literature on sustainability. The outcomes of the study have consequences that influence the way GHRM is measured and the future studies in this field are relatively under explored where Human Resource Management (HRM) intersects with Environmental concerns or Sustainability.
Design / Methodology / Approach: The study uses meta-review of Green HRM literature which reveals that it is an established burgeoning field of study built on practical research over the previous five years.
Findings: The analysis finds literature evidence for supporting the impact of HR activities connected to the greening of ongoing competency development and the enhancement of social outcomes particular to the organization. Furthermore, the research findings indicate that distinct viewpoints employed in the conceptualization of GHRM disclose the varying effects of Green practices on environmental and organizational sustainability. These findings underpin the increasing acknowledgement of GHRM as a crucial instrument for entities to exhibit their dedication to being conscientious stakeholders in the socioeconomic system.
Originality/value: The review would be valuable to GHRM scholars as it offers an in-depth elucidation of how GHRM issues are delineated and assessed. Prior reviews have identified a gap in research related to comprehending the conceptualization process, and therefore, one of the primary aims of this paper is to contribute to the advancement of knowledge by shedding light on the historical progression of research in this area.