ISSN: 2455-0353
Dr. Savita Rastogi, Associate Professor, Jesus and Mary college, Commerce, University of Delhi,
Ms. Shivani Kishnani, Assistant Professor, Jesus and Mary college, Commerce, University of Delhi,
Ms. Simona Dutta, Assistant Professor, Jesus and Mary college, Commerce, University of Delhi,
This research paper provides a comprehensive examination of the challenges and opportunities associated with the implementation of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) practices within organizations. The primary objective is to align human resource strategies with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals for 2030. This study integrates descriptive bibliometric analysis, data visualization using VOSviewer software, and thematic analysis.The findings shed light on various challenges, such as employee resistance, knowledge gaps, limited resources, cultural disparities, and resistance from top management. In response, the paper advocates for GHRM initiatives encompassing energy conservation, adoption of a paperless office, water conservation, green buildings, recycling, waste management, and the introduction of green incentives.The paper suggests that future studies could explore sector-specific or region-specific GHRM challenges, evaluate technological and policy impacts, and investigate the interdisciplinary integration of GHRM with broader sustainability frameworks.
Keywords:
COVID-19, Green Human Resource Management, Environmental Sustainability, HR Challenges, Green initiatives and Bibliometric analysis
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