CAN GREEN HRM ALONE CREATE GREEN EMPLOYEES, OR DOES GREEN LEADERSHIP MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

Abstract

The concept of Green HRM has been researched in manufacturing and service industries, but few studies have specifically examined how to make a greenhouse workplace Green. This study attempted to examine the role of Green HRM practices in achieving the results of the environment and the organization in the greenhouses. Data were collected via cross-sectional survey  by using a structured questionnaire from 51 Textile firms. The results indicated that respondents have positive perception of the Green HRM practices as their overall mean score is 3.89. The three most important Green HRM dimensions were green recruitment and green training, where organizations are more and more interested in recruiting environmental-friendly employees and training them in environmental knowledge. The study results indicate that the role of Green HRM practices in the development of an environmentally responsible employee and enhancement of sustainable greenhouse performance is significant. The research proposes that environmental leadership and green training need to be reinforced, that environmental considerations should be embedded in employee performance assessment and that employees should be involved in environmental programs. The overall results reveal that employees are an important asset to realize long-term environmental sustainability and organizational success.