The Role of Green Human Resource Management in Promoting Occupational Health and Environmental Sustainability in Nigeria

Olatunji David Adekoya, Hakeem Ajonadi Ajonbadi, Chima Mordi

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    Abstract

    This study explored the potential of green human resource management (green HRM) in promoting occupational health and environmental sustainability among academics, particularly in the Nigerian higher education sector. We adopted the interpretive qualitative research method and 43 semi-structured interviews to understand the work-life stressors affecting Nigerian academics and the role of green HRM in alleviating work-life stress and promoting occupational health and environmental sustainability. Our findings highlight key factors that promote and hinder the impact of green HRM on occupational health and environmental sustainability. We discuss the theoretical and practical implications of these findings by arguing that green HRM could enhance organisational climate by serving as an essential component in occupational stress management and environmental management, whereby green HRM practices could act as an intervention for supporting employees in enhancing their health and wellbeing, achieving work-life balance (WLB) and promoting a green environment.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationGlobal Perspectives on Green HRM: Highlighting Practices Across the World
    Place of PublicationSwitzerland
    PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
    Pages235-266
    Number of pages32
    ISBN (Print)9783031357954
    Publication statusPublished (VoR) - 29 Aug 2023

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