Building a Sustainable Workplace : The Role of Green Human Resource Management / by Paula Benevene, Ilaria Buonomo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Benevene, Paula., Author.

Buonomo, Ilaria., Author.

Series:

Palgrave Advances in Work and Organizational Psychology, 3120-6565

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychology, Industrial.

Personnel management.

Social interaction.

Environmental sciences--Social aspects.

Environmental sciences.

Environmental education.

Work and Organizational Psychology.

Human Resource Management.

Prosocial Behavior.

Environmental Social Sciences.

Environmental and Sustainability Education.

Local Subjects:

Work and Organizational Psychology.

Human Resource Management.

Prosocial Behavior.

Environmental Social Sciences.

Environmental and Sustainability Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XV, 196 p. 2 illus.). 1 illus. in color.

Edition:

1st ed. 2026.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2026.

Summary:

This open access book offers an interdisciplinary examination of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM), presenting a psychologically informed framework for aligning people management with environmental, economic, and social sustainability. Bringing together insights from work and organizational psychology, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and environmental management (EM), it explains how organizations can embed sustainability into everyday work practices by leveraging employee motivation, leadership, culture, and social dynamics.Psychosocial mechanisms make GHRM effective, shaping employees’ pro environmental attitudes, voluntary green behaviours, and long-term commitment to organizational sustainability goals. Drawing on meta-analytic evidence from 57 studies, the book shows the strong impact of GHRM on sustainable performance and financial outcomes and addresses persistent implementation challenges, such as the generalizability gap across sectors, lack of standardized metrics, post-pandemic work transformations, and the risk of greenwashing when cultural alignment is weak. Featuring theoretical insights, empirical evidence, case studies, and a practical diagnostic toolkit, the book provides actionable guidance on green recruitment, training, performance management, and employee engagement. An essential read for scholars and practitioners in HRM, organizational psychology, sustainability, environmental management, and leaders, this book positions GHRM as a critical lever for integrating people, planet, and performance. Paula Benevene is Full Professor in Work and Organizational Psychology at LUMSA University in Rome, Italy. She published several studies on GHRM and is an expert on organizational wellbeing and management, with special reference to employees' generation of intangible assets, such as innovation and stakeholders' responsiveness. Ilaria Buonomo is Researcher in Work and Organizational Psychology at LUMSA University, Italy, and a licensed psychologist working in the field of employee wellbeing and positive organizational psychology. Her research interests and publications span organizational greening processes and HR management-related issues, with a specific focus on employee retention and wellbeing.

Contents:

Introduction

Part I. A psychological outlook to Green Human Resource Management

Chapter 1 The role of work and organizational psychology in understanding and promoting GHRM at work

Chapter 2 Definition of GHRM and related constructs

Chapter 3 Antecedents of GHRM practices

Chapter 4 Importance of GHRM within organizations and future opportunities

Part II. The impact of GHRM

Chapter 5 Meta-analysis of the GHRM impact within organizations

Chapter 6 Challenges and opportunities for GHRM implementation at work

Part III. GHRM implementation experiences in Italy

Chapter 7 Current knowledge of GHRM in Italy

Chapter 8 Case study: Italian HR managers perceptions and usage of GHRM practices

Part IV. Implications for organizations

Chapter 9 Lessons to be learned when analyzing GHRM processes

Chapter 10 Conclusion.

Notes:

Print version record.

ISBN:

9783032281340