Green Hiring and Employee Innovation in Sustainable Organizations

Authors

  • Irvani Saputri Faculty of Economics, Slamet Riyadi University Surakarta, Jl. Sumpah Pemuda Surakarta
  • Nadia Adriane Ricadonna Faculty of Economics, Slamet Riyadi University Surakarta, Jl. Sumpah Pemuda Surakarta https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5983-7187

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18502/kss.v10i17.19321

Keywords:

green HRM, green hiring, green training, green compensation, innovative work behavior

Abstract

This research aims to further explore the impact of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) practices on green innovative work behavior at Bank Syariah Indonesia. GHRM practices include green hiring, green training, and green compensation, all of which are designed to foster environmentally responsible behavior that supports sustainability. Employees can embody the company’s green values by maintaining an eco-friendly workplace. The study sample consists of employees from Bank Syariah Indonesia, and the analysis is conducted using a structural equation model (SEM) with AMOS. Based on the literature review, GHRM, which encompasses green hiring, green training, and green compensation, has a positive and significant impact on innovative work behavior and enhances organizational performance. Organizations that implement GHRM should prioritize environmental sustainability and adopt green hiring, training, and compensation strategies for their employees. GHRM offers numerous benefits, one of which is improved employee performance.

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Published

2025-08-08

How to Cite

Saputri, I., & Ricadonna, N. A. (2025). Green Hiring and Employee Innovation in Sustainable Organizations. KnE Social Sciences, 10(17), 135–142. https://doi.org/10.18502/kss.v10i17.19321