[36] GREEN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PRACTICES - OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO SUSTAINABLE IMPLEMENTATION.
How to Cite the Article: Nandan Dhara, Akashdeep Joshi & Ayesha Khatun (2026). Green Human Resources Management Practices -Overcoming Barriers to sustainable Implementation. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Reviews, 5(5),442-462. https://doi.org/10.56815/ijmrr.v5i5.2026.442-462
Abstract
Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) has emerged as an important strategic approach for promoting environmental sustainability and organizational effectiveness. This study explores the barriers affecting the implementation of GHRM practices and examines their relationship with organizational performance in the Indian context. The study is based on an exploratory research design using secondary data collected from books, research articles, journals, and published literature related to GHRM. The review identifies key GHRM practices such as green recruitment, green training, green performance appraisal, green compensation, and green leadership. The findings classify the barriers to GHRM implementation into internal and external factors. Internal factors include personality and
upbringing, knowledge of individuals, and organizational culture, while external factors include digital divide, education, and training. The study reveals that personality and upbringing, along with education and training, are the most influential factors in encouraging environmentally responsible behavior among employees. Furthermore, the study highlights that effective GHRM practices improve employee awareness, green competencies, organizational efficiency, and sustainable performance. The paper concludes that organizations should strengthen environmental awareness, provide continuous green training, and integrate sustainability into HR
policies to ensure successful implementation of GHRM practices. The study contributes to the growing literature on sustainable HRM and offers practical recommendations for organizations seeking long-term environmental and organizational sustainability.
