Green Human Resource Management: Awareness, Perception, and Its Impact on Employee Well-being and Work-Life Balance

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Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 02 | Page :
    By

    Rituraj Pant,

  • Charanpreet Kaur,

  • Himani,

Abstract

This study explores the growing significance of Green Human Resource Management (Green HRM) and its impact on employee well-being and work-life balance. As organizations face increasing pressure to adopt sustainable and environmentally responsible practices, Green HRM emerges as a strategic approach that aligns ecological objectives with human resource policies. The research aims to assess employee awareness and perception of Green HRM initiatives and how these perceptions influence their job satisfaction, mental well-being, and ability to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

A structured survey was conducted with 120 employees across various industries, collecting quantitative data on their experiences and views regarding Green HRM practices. Key focus areas included environmentally sustainable workplace policies, green training and development, paperless workflows, and employee involvement in sustainability initiatives. Statistical analysis of the data revealed a positive correlation between the implementation of Green HRM practices and enhanced levels of employee well-being and work-life balance. Employees who perceived their organizations as environmentally responsible reported higher levels of job satisfaction, reduced stress, and a more favourable work-life integration.

In addition to primary data collection, the study includes a comprehensive review of the existing literature, offering a conceptual framework for understanding the link between sustainable HRM strategies and employee outcomes. The findings highlight that while awareness of Green HRM is growing, implementation gaps and perception disparities still exist. This suggests a need for more consistent communication, training, and employee engagement to fully realize the benefits of Green HRM.

The study contributes to the academic and practical understanding of sustainable HRM practices by underlining their role not only in achieving environmental goals but also in fostering a more supportive and healthy work environment. Recommendations are provided for organizations aiming to enhance employee well-being through strategic integration of green initiatives within HR functions.

Keywords: Green Human Resource Management (Green HRM), Employee well-being, Work-life balance, Workplace satisfaction, HRM practices, Organizational sustainability.

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How to cite this article:
Rituraj Pant, Charanpreet Kaur, Himani. Green Human Resource Management: Awareness, Perception, and Its Impact on Employee Well-being and Work-Life Balance. OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal. 2025; 15(02):-.
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Rituraj Pant, Charanpreet Kaur, Himani. Green Human Resource Management: Awareness, Perception, and Its Impact on Employee Well-being and Work-Life Balance. OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal. 2025; 15(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/osmj/article=2025/view=214870


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Volume 15
Issue 02
Received 10/04/2025
Accepted 02/06/2025
Published 26/06/2025
Publication Time 77 Days
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