Green Human Resource Management and Its Impact on Work Environment

🟢 Introduction

In light of the rapid transformations in global business environments, organizations are increasingly adopting modern management approaches based on environmental and social sustainability. One of the most prominent of these approaches is Green Human Resource Management (Green HRM), which aims to integrate environmental principles into human resource functions.

This academic study, conducted by Dr. Abdulrahman bin Saif Al-Manei, presented during the 18th ceremony (Dubai 2025) at Gate Academy, highlights the impact of Green HRM on improving the work environment, with a practical application on Al Rajhi Bank in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

🟢 1. Concept of Green Human Resource Management

Green HRM refers to a set of policies and practices aimed at integrating environmental sustainability into all human resource functions.

These include:

• Green recruitment
• Sustainable training
• Environmental performance evaluation
• Promoting eco-friendly employee behavior

This concept has become a key component of modern professional studies in business administration.

🟢 2. Importance of Green HRM in Organizations

Green Human Resource Management is increasingly important because it:

• Enhances workplace sustainability
• Reduces resource waste
• Improves organizational performance
• Strengthens corporate reputation

It is now considered an essential part of many certified professional programs in management.

🟢 3. Case Study: Al Rajhi Bank

The study revealed that implementing Green HRM practices at Al Rajhi Bank contributed to:

• Improving the internal work environment
• Increasing employee satisfaction
• Reducing paper usage through digital transformation
• Strengthening sustainability culture

These results confirm that financial institutions can successfully balance economic performance with environmental responsibility.

🟢 4. Impact of Green HRM on Work Environment

The study found a direct relationship between Green HRM practices and improved work environment, including:

• Higher productivity
• Better internal communication
• Increased employee engagement
• Enhanced workplace innovation

🟢 5. Strategic Role of Green HRM

Green HRM has become a strategic function within modern organizations as it:

• Supports Saudi Vision 2030
• Enhances corporate competitiveness
• Develops human capital
• Improves organizational image

🟢 6. Research Findings

The study concluded the following:

• A strong positive relationship between Green HRM and employee satisfaction
• Direct impact of sustainability on workplace quality
• The necessity of integrating environmental policies into HR systems

🟢 7. Recommendations

The study recommends:

• Expanding the application of Green HRM across institutions
• Developing sustainable professional training programs
• Enhancing digital transformation in HR systems

🟢 Conclusion

This study confirms that Green Human Resource Management is no longer an optional practice but a strategic necessity for modern organizations. The practical application in Al Rajhi Bank demonstrates that integrating sustainability into HR practices significantly improves the work environment and organizational efficiency.