Human Resources

Building and Leading a Green Team

People are the most valuable asset of any business. This module covers the fundamentals of human resource management with a focus on building purpose-driven, diverse, and engaged teams for eco-entrepreneurial ventures. Topics include recruitment, team building, leadership, organizational culture, and employee wellbeing.

The 6 Pillars of Green HR

Building a purpose-driven, sustainable workforce

Foundation: Organizational Culture & Sustainability Mission

Click on any pillar to explore green HR practices

Course Content

Human resource management in sustainable businesses goes beyond traditional HR functions. It involves aligning people practices with the organization's social and environmental mission, creating a culture of sustainability, and ensuring that employees are engaged ambassadors for the company's values. Green HR practices include sustainable recruitment, green training and development, and performance management linked to sustainability goals.

Key Points

Align HR practices with sustainability mission
Green recruitment: attract mission-aligned talent
Sustainability training: build environmental literacy across the organization
Performance management: include sustainability KPIs
Employee engagement: involve staff in sustainability initiatives

Module Quiz

Question 1 of 520%

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Downloadable Resources

Worksheets and templates to practice what you've learned

Sources & Literature

[1]B-ECO Project Results: https://b-eco.erasmus.site/it/project-results/
[2]Armstrong, M. (2014): Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice. Kogan Page.
[3]Laszlo, C., Zhexembayeva, N. (2011): Embedded Sustainability. Stanford Business Books.
[4]Edmondson, A. (2018): The Fearless Organization. Wiley.