Implementation of Green HR Practices for environmental management – A study with reference to organisations in Kannur

Abstract

The terminology “Green” has become the topic of discussion everywhere. It has been used commonly in marketing, accounting and management, then why not in HR. It is through green initiatives within HRM that the organization can be part of corporate social responsibility. Today, it has become the need of the hour to incorporate Human Resource Management into environmental protection. Also, during the recession period, the main focus of the organizations was on reducing wastage and optimizing resources. The actions which can be taken to implement green HRM includes educating employees about environmental issues, using websites and technology for recruitment & selection, providing training to reduce the use of energy & wastage, measuring performance based on environmental standards, devising compensation plan based on green rewards and promoting good habits which reduces damage of environment. This paper tries to explore about the Green HR practices in various processes of the organization in Kannur.