Parikalpana KIIT Journal of Management
  • Year: 2024
  • Volume: 20
  • Issue: 2

An analysis of green-HRM research from the scopus database using bibliometric methods

1PhD Research Scholar, Department of Commerce, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, India, Email: kumarvikas.hp94@gmail.com, Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1905-0270

2Professor, Department of Commerce, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, India, Email: kulbhushanchandel@gmail.com

Online published on 15 September, 2025.

Abstract

Green Human Resource Management is increasingly recognized for integrating employee well-being with environmental sustainability. This study conducts a thorough bibliometric analysis of Green HRM research from 2012 to 2023, utilizing VOS Viewer and Biblioshiny software to explore seven key research questions. Drawing on 404 records from the Scopus database, the analysis highlights a marked growth in academic interest, reflecting a shift towards more strategic and technologically advanced HR practices. The study’s visual representations and data tables offer valuable insights into the evolving landscape of Green HRM. This research uniquely employs a bibliometric approach to track the development of Green HRM, providing a solid foundation for future investigations. The findings emphasize the critical role of Green HRM in advancing human resource management and promoting sustainable practices, paving the way for further innovation in the field.

Keywords

Green HRM, Scopus database, Bibliometric analysis, VOS viewer, Sustainability