Happy Workers, Healthy Business: The Impact of Sustainable Human Resource Management and Workplace Happiness on Employee Engagement of Women Employees in Tea Plantations

M. Usha () and N. Ramkumar
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M. Usha: PSG Institute of Management, PSG College of Technology, Peelamedu, Coimbatore 641004, Tamil Nadu, India
N. Ramkumar: PSG Institute of Management, PSG College of Technology, Peelamedu, Coimbatore 641004, Tamil Nadu, India

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 3, 1-24

Abstract: As globalization accelerates and environmental awareness expands, it is imperative for organizations to align their business practices with sustainable development goals. This research examines the substantial connection between sustainable human resource management (SHRM) practices and employee happiness, with a focused emphasis on their direct impact on employee engagement. Quantitative research has been used for this particular research, employing both descriptive and causal research methods. It effectively analyzes a sample of 473 women workers from one of India’s largest tea plantations. The results clearly indicate a strong and positive relationship between SHRM practices, employee happiness, and employee engagement. Industries, particularly the tea plantation sector, must prioritize initiatives that foster employee engagement. By deliberately cultivating a work environment that promotes sustained joy and fulfillment, tea plantations can significantly enhance employee commitment and build long-term loyalty. These findings provide critical theoretical insights into the undeniable role of SHRM and employee happiness in driving employee engagement forward.

Keywords: sustainable human resource management; employee happiness; employee engagement; tea plantation sector; women employees; India (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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