Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Green HRM practices and initiatives - Special attention to HR Functions

The substantial focus on achieving corporate sustainability has necessitated the implementation of green human resource management (GHRM) practices. Jamal, Tauseef et al.(2021).

https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/A-Study-on-Implications-of-Implementing-Green-HRM-in corporate bodies with special reference to developing nations (2017).

Talent attraction, acquisition and Induction

Adherence to online advertising attracts more resumes and thereby can reduce paper waste. It can support organizations to minimize expenses without losing talent. Not like in-person physical interviews conducting online interviews save time and energy indirectly as well.

With the best green HRM practices the reputation of the company will boost, and thereby more and more candidates will attract. Consistent practice of GHRM will create a brand image and brand value. Bhatnagar J., Srivastava P., (2008).

HR should ensure at the selection process determine the applicants’ willingness to embrace eco-friendly choices after the first screening of CVs. During an interview, some questions should focus on environmental issues or a group dynamic that combines a corporate strategy with sustainability concerns. With this method, HR can initiate a green score - card for candidates as well. This will support the new employees to adapt to the company culture as well.

At the induction stage, the proper communication of GHRM policies is really vital. And this awareness will lead to the best- fit for the existing culture.

Talent retention and engagement

Green HRM practices always pass additional responsibilities to employees and employees will be happy as it is a job enrichment and they will be happier with their participation acceptance in ensuring the green culture.

This will ensure employee recognition as well as employee satisfaction. Hence the retention rate would increase more and more. (Ghani et al. 2002)  Happy employees will work more productively. Also, it develops a culture of concern for the holistic well-being of fellow employees.

Green Performance management

Without using paper-related evaluations always encourage to use of the HRIS system and online practices for continuous performance appraising.

Green training and development

§  Starting from the Induction training program keep the green essence for each and every training tract

§  Conduct an internal environment & energy audit in the organization

§  Conduct eco-friendly or Go Green Surveys

Green compensation

Acknowledging workers’ commitment towards green practices will motivate them to do more initiatives and commit to their deliveries.

§  Always appreciate and value of the employees and reward them on Monetary rewards _ salary increments, cash rewards, and bonuses.

§  Non-Monetary rewards like leaves for special occasions, gifts, etc.

§  Recognition-based rewards highlight the employee’s contribution towards the company, appraisal from the top management

Green employee relations and Green initiatives for HR

§  Green building _ instead of traditional office environment green aspects can introduce.  Green deco, green materials and furniture reduce the exploitation of natural resources

§  Promote Paper fewer functions and streamline the processes with an eco-friendly move

§  Conserving of Energy use efficiently, eco-friendly services

§  Recycling and waste disposal management 

§  Power Saving by early morning office startup and arranging the rosters which support the energy saving.

§  Recycling mechanism of waste materials and used  papers 

§  Reduce business travel - Teleconference instead of travelling 

§  Save water - Monitor sinks and toilets for leaks that wastewater

Reference

Ambler T., Barrow S., (1996), “The Employer Brand,” Journal of Brand Management, 4.3, pp. 185–206.

Bhatnagar J., Srivastava P., (2008), “Strategy for Staffing: Employer Branding and Person-organisation Fit,” Indian Journal of Industrial Relations, 44.3, pp. 35–48.

Fulmer I. S., Gerhart B., Scott K. S., (2003), “Are the 100 Best Better? An Empirical Investigation of the Relationship between Being a “Great Place to Work” and Firm Performance,” Personnel Psychology, 4.1 pp. 965–993.

Jamal, Tauseef et al. “Perceived Green Human Resource Management Practices and Corporate Sustainability: Multigroup Analysis and Major Industries Perspectives.” Sustainability (2021).

Ramasamy, Adimuthu et al. “A Study on Implications of Implementing Green HRM in the Corporate Bodies with Special Reference to Developing Nations.” The International Journal of Business and Management 12 (2017): 117.

Srivastava, P., & Bhatnagar, J. (2010). Employer Brand for Talent Acquisition: An Exploration towards its Measurement. Vision, 14(1–2), 25–34.

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