Innovativeness white papers
Title: Green Human Resource Management and Employee Innovative Work Behavior: A Meta--Analysis
Publication Date: November 12, 2025
Magazine: Journal of Cleaner Production (ResearchGate)
Main Conclusions:
- Environmental--Innovation Link: A meta--analysis of 42 independent studies reveals a significant positive relationship (r = 0.42) between Green HRM practices and employee innovative work behavior.
- Psychological Mechanism: Green HRM fosters a sense of organizational pride and environmental passion, which serves as a primary driver for creative problem--solving and process improvements.
- Strategic Alignment: The research indicates that innovation is most pronounced when green initiatives are integrated into the core corporate strategy rather than treated as peripheral CSR activities.