Greening Higher Education: A Systematic Review of Green Human Resource Management Practices and Their Impact on Organizational Sustainability in Zhengzhou’s Public Universities
List of Authors
Chong Wen Tong, Kenny S.L Cheah, Yang Rong
Keyword
green human resource management, environmental management, organisational sustainability, high education
Abstract
This paper explores the importance of green human resource management (GHRM), particularly in higher education institutions. Research shows that environmental degradation is rooted in human behaviour, and organisations reduce environmental impacts by implementing green management practices. Human resource management plays a crucial role in promoting green behaviour and fostering organisational sustainability, and green recruitment, training, and reward practices are seen as essential strategies for achieving environmental management goals. Although GHRM research has grown in various industries in recent years, research in higher education is still limited. Higher education institutions have a special responsibility in environmental management because of their direct ecological impact and role in educating and disseminating sustainable development concepts. The article highlights the importance of promoting green practices in universities and the potential impact of these practices on environmental and social sustainability.