Green Human Resources and the Sustainable Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in the FCT, Abuja

Abstract

This study examines green human resource and sustainable performance of small and medium enterprises in FCT, Abuja. The study investigates how green human resource impact on economic performance and environmental performance. The study adopted a survey research approach and the main research instrument was questionnaire which was used to obtain data from the population of 17,321 SMEs. Taro Yamane formula was used to determine the sample size (391). Out of the 391 copies of questionnaires that were distributed, 359, representing 92 percent response rate were retrieved and used for analysis. Ordinary Least Square (OLS) was used to test the formulated hypotheses in line with the objectives of the study. The finding reveals that there is significant positive relationship between green human resource (green training and development, green reward and compensation and green hiring) and sustainable performance (economic performance and environmental performance) of small and medium enterprises in FCT, Abuja. From the above findings, it was concluded that GHR practices, such as green training and development, green reward and compensation and green hiring have a positive impact on sustainable performance. Based on the findings and conclusion, it was recommended that there should be continuous green training and development programs by SMEs to equip their employees with the latest environmental knowledge and skills. Regular training sessions, workshops, and certifications on sustainable practices can help employees stay updated on environmental standards and innovative practices, ultimately contributing to improved organizational performance.