ADVANCEMENTS AND TRENDS IN GREEN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2010-2025)

Abstract

Green Human Resources Management (GHM) practices are increasingly accepted by researchers and practitioners because of their importance for environmental sustainability. However, detailed analyses of their progress are still missing. The present study aims to fill this gap by reviewing the literature published on green human resources management from 2010 to 2025, highlighting the growth of the field of sustainable performance, green employee behavior, and environmental education programs. An analysis of 85 papers from different databases shows that the vast majority of studies involving both developed and emerging markets used quantitative approaches to understand how various human resources functions, such as recruitment, training, and performance evaluation, can improve sustainability. Organizational citizenship behavior towards the environment (OCBE) has emerged as a critical mediating factor affecting the effectiveness of green human resources management. Research is still limited to journal articles, which exclude conference papers and books, which are more thorough for further research. In conclusion, this review systematically follows the development of green HRM, clarifies its role in driving sustainable practices in organizations, and highlights areas for further research.