Integrating Sustainability into Human Resource Management: Building a Greener Workforce for the Future

Christos Papademetriou (), Sofia Anastasiadou, Demetrios Belias and Konstantina Ragazou
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Christos Papademetriou: Department of Economics and Business, Neapolis University Pafos, 8042 Paphos, Cyprus
Sofia Anastasiadou: Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Western Macedonia, 50150 Kozani, Greece
Demetrios Belias: Department of Business, University of Thessaly, 38221 Volos, Greece
Konstantina Ragazou: Department of Accounting and Finance, University of Western Macedonia, 50150 Kozani, Greece

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 3, 1-13

Abstract: This article examines the incorporation of sustainability into Human Resource Management (HRM) practises, emphasising the role of HR as a catalyst for sustainable growth within organisations. The study employs a qualitative research methodology, relying on comprehensive interviews with HR specialists from various businesses. These interviews explore the methods, problems, and triumphs related to integrating sustainability into HR services, including recruitment, training, performance management, and employee engagement. The qualitative insights indicate essential strategies, such as the implementation of eco-friendly recruitment procedures, the execution of sustainability-oriented training, and the incorporation of environmental and social objectives into performance evaluations. This study elucidates recommended methods for cultivating a culture of sustainability in organisations, as well as the perceived effects of staff dedication, organisational morale, and company image. The results underscore the crucial role of HRM in advancing sustainability, illustrating how qualitative insights may guide practical measures for developing a workforce fit with long-term social and environmental objectives.

Keywords: sustainable HRM; green recruitment; sustainability-oriented training; performance management metrics; corporate sustainability; employee engagement (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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