Green human resources management – a new global concept of human resources management
Abstract
Effective management of any modern organization is not possible without a well-structured personnel management system. This article discusses a new approach in the human resources management of organizations – Green human resources management. Sustainable development plays one of the most important roles in ensuring the competitive advantages of modern companies and raises the question of how to implement and apply environmental practices in the organization’s personnel management system. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to analyze such approach as Green human resources management (GHRM) – “green” human resource management of organizations, as well as an analysis of its use in the activities of various companies. Many works of foreign researchers are devoted to the development of environmental management of human resources. This article examines the basic theories of Green human resources management, presents an analysis of the literature on the practices of “green” human resources management. The world practices of using Green human resources management in leading international companies are considered, the experience of countries applying this approach is analyzed. The conclusions of the article substantiate the reasons for the introduction of “green” human resource management in the practice and policy of Russian companies.
About the Authors
O. Yu. Kukushkina
Kazan (Volga region) Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
PhD in Sociology, Associate Professor
R. P. Yakunina
Kazan National Research Technological University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Applicant of Logistics and Management Department
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Kukushkina O.Yu., Yakunina R.P. Green human resources management – a new global concept of human resources management. Kazan economic vestnik. 2021;(6):52-56. (In Russ.)
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