Green HRM for SMEs: Practical Approaches to Sustainability for Small and Medium Enterprises

This research explores green human resource management (Green HRM) implementation in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) together with practical sustainable solutions. SMEs struggle with limited resources for environmental implementation, but Green HRM provides them with an approach to link human resource (HR) practices to sustainability targets. This chapter explores core components related to sustainable employment practices, workplace environmental regulations, and employee participation in sustainability activities. The practical solutions address both resource constraints and expertise shortage by providing stepwise environmental initiative plans and sustainability partnership programs with external organizations. Real-world examples demonstrate how SMEs have successfully implemented Green HRM through digital recruitment, remote work policies, energy conservation efforts, and employee incentive programs. For instance, some SMEs have adopted artificial intelligence (AI)-driven recruitment tools to reduce paper waste, while others have implemented hybrid work models to lower carbon footprints. Sustainable integration of HR practices within SME management allows businesses to get better results in terms of staff engagement, market leadership positions, and reduced environmental impact. Research shows that small and medium enterprises that lack resources actively take part in sustainable development initiatives through Green HRM strategy implementation.