• S.Lakshmi Kothiswari
• Dr.K.Uthayasuriyan

The purpose of this study is to examine the extent of awareness of Green Human resource Management among different levels of HR Managers from various organizations in Chennai. Design/methodology/approach – A combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods are employed to gather information. Specifically, data are collected from 221 managers in selected firms. Descriptive data analysis is presented with respect to the awareness level and causal research approach executed to find out the significant factors which increase the employees’ awareness on green HRM. Findings – This study provides significant current information on Green HRM though the practice of Green HRM in Chennai is insignificant. The findings reveal that Green HRM knowledge depends on various factors. Practical implications – The study identified the awareness level on Green HRM among the Managers from different sectors in Chennai. Organizations should employ requisite Green HRM practices to achieve excellent organizational performance. Furthermore, the government may create policies to promote the above practices, since, in the long term, achieving organizational excellence will reflect positively on the economy. All these may be facilitated through proactive organizational and national human resource development initiatives.

Green Human resource management, Awareness, Sustainable Environment, Strategic Human Resource Management

"An Analysis of Employee Awareness on Green Human Resource Management Practices: A Special reference to Chennai city", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.216-226, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907171.pdf

"An Analysis of Employee Awareness on Green Human Resource Management Practices: A Special reference to Chennai city", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp216-226, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1907171.pdf