Effect of Green Recruitment Practices on Employee Performance in Public Universities of Western Kenya
Abstract
The growing global concern about the environmental impact of organizational operations has necessitated the adoption of sustainability practices, including Green Human Resource Management (GHRM). This study aimed to determine the effect of green recruitment practices on employee performance in public universities in Western Kenya. The research employed a positivist philosophy and an explanatory research design. The target population consisted of 438 employees in top and middle-level management from 11 public universities in the region, out of which a sample size of 209 respondents was selected using Slovin's formula. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using inferential statistics, including correlation and multiple regression analysis.The results indicated that the majority of the universities do not emphasize adopting eco-environmental policies during recruitment. However, they do utilize email correspondence with candidates and recyclable materials during the recruitment process, demonstrating some efforts towards sustainability. Regression analysis revealed that green recruitment practices account for 8.4% of the change in employee performance, with the model being statistically significant at p=0.05.The study concludes that while universities have made some progress towards sustainability in their recruitment processes, they have not fully adopted green recruitment practices. The relationship between green recruitment practices and employee performance, although statistically significant, is weak. The researcher recommends that public universities in Western Kenya should adopt and improve GHRM practices, particularly in the area of recruitment, to foster environmental sustainability and enhance employee performance. Aligning practices with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and learning from successful case studies can help universities create a culture that encourages environmentally friendly practices and contributes to sustainability efforts.
Keywords
Green Recruitment, Employee Performance, Public Universities, Sustainability, Green Human Resource Management
Citations
IRE Journals:
Charles Marumbu , Robert Egessa , Edwin Simiyu
"Effect of Green Recruitment Practices on Employee Performance in Public Universities of Western Kenya" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 7 Issue 10 2024 Page 26-32
IEEE:
Charles Marumbu , Robert Egessa , Edwin Simiyu
"Effect of Green Recruitment Practices on Employee Performance in Public Universities of Western Kenya" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 7(10)
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