Unveiling the Growth of Green Human Resource Management: A Bibliometric Analysis and Future Research Agenda

Abstract

Green Human Resource Management (Green HRM) represents one of the strategic approaches adopted by organizations to address environmental challenges, integrating environmental management practices with broader green strategic initiatives. To deepen scholarly understanding of this domain, it is essential to systematically assess the current state of Green HRM research. Accordingly, this study reviews 616 articles drawn from the Web of Science (WoS) database covering the period 2010–2024, constituting the most comprehensive and up-to-date synthesis of Green HRM literature to date. The findings reveal that although prior research has largely concentrated on Green HRM practices and policies, limited attention has been given to examining Green HRM as an integrated system aligned with organizational strategy. Addressing this gap, the review underscores the relevance of systems theory for understanding how organizations embed green HRM strategy within their business frameworks. Furthermore, the analysis highlights several promising avenues for future research, including the formulation and implementation of Green HRM strategies, the roles of top management and employees, the competencies required of HR professionals, and the congruence between organizations reported green initiatives and their actual practices.