Dagmara Lewicka

This incisive book explores how social enterprises contribute to sustainability through the development of environmentally conscious workforces. It examines the mechanisms through which HR practices foster pro-environmental attitudes and behaviours, as well as the central role played by employees’ own beliefs and biases. Combining theoretical insights with original evidence from social enterprises, chapters present a novel, multi-level perspective on the internal organisational processes supporting sustainability goals. Leading experts in the field contribute to the existing literature on sustainable HRM and identify practical guidance for managers. With a core focus on Central and Eastern Europe, the book provides forward-thinking recommendations for future research. From Idea to Impact in Green HRM is an important reference for students and scholars of business and management, economics, social sciences and HRM. Policymakers and social enterprise managers with an interest in sustainable development and organisational behaviour will equally benefit from its valuable insights.

This innovative book presents a human-centred examination of how AI can support sustainable human resource (HR) management. It analyses the intersection of AI and sustainability across core HR functions, from recruitment to employee well-being and diversity. Drawing on global case studies, expert contributors demonstrate AI’s capacity to enhance efficiency, reduce resource consumption, minimise bias and strengthen employee well-being. They also combine environmental HR policy and digital transformations into one holistic framework, going beyond the traditional scholarly approach of treating them as separate entities. Chapters provide a practical guide for AI integration, addressing critical concerns over algorithmic transparency, data privacy, unequal access and environmental costs. Adhering to specialised ethical guidelines, the contributing authors argue that successful AI integration will come from human-centred designs which prioritise participatory implementation and align with social and environmental values. This is an essential resource for scholars and students of business, employment relations, knowledge management and disruptive technologies. HR practitioners and organisational managers will also benefit from its actionable guidance for leveraging AI tools.

Green Innovation in Central and Eastern Europe aims to explore the crucial role of green innovation in guiding organisations towards sustainable development amidst contemporary environmental challenges. It comprehensively examines the concept of the green economy, highlighting its essential features and its significance in promoting organisational sustainability. The study delves into the global state of green economy development, analysing trends in renewable energy, circular economy practices, and green technology innovations. Additionally, it investigates the role of international organisations in supporting the green economy and its impact on global trade and business opportunities. The monograph also addresses strategic planning processes that enable enterprises to integrate sustainability goals into their business strategies, with a focus on social and environmental aspects. It evaluates recycling as a central component of the circular economy, considering its economic and environmental impacts, and underscores the importance of green leadership in fostering a sustainable organisational culture through ethical decision-making and environmental considerations. The book will cater to a diverse audience, including professionals, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders committed to steering organisations towards sustainable development. It serves business executives and managers looking to integrate eco-conscious strategies within their organisations, researchers and academics in environmental science and business management, policymakers involved in crafting environmental policies, and environmental advocates seeking practical approaches to advance green initiatives. The content is particularly pertinent to professionals in the European Union and Central and Eastern European countries, with specific insights and case studies from Poland, Estonia, and Ukraine.

Circular Economy in the European Union: Organisational Practice and Future Directions in Germany, Poland and Spain presents the EU's journey towards a circular economy (CE), identifying significant organisational practices in this gradually adopted field among member countries. The book also aims to develop and propose innovative initiatives and practices for implementing CE across various economic sectors in selected EU countries, such as Poland, Spain and Germany. Covering topics which include the implementation of CE in the EU and worldwide, green employee behaviors, corporate social responsibility in creating pro-environmental attitudes and models of eco-digital factory transformation in SMEs, the book emphasises the importance of innovative, environmentally friendly, low-waste, and low-emission technologies. Consisting of thirteen interconnected chapters, it discusses the challenges and opportunities of CE, the importance of business engagement in addressing social and environmental problems, and provides practical examples of innovative solutions in various sectors. This volume will be of great interest to students and scholars of circular economy, corporate governance, business ethics and sustainable business, as well as entrepreneurs, managers, government representatives, and non-governmental organisations active in CE.

This book sheds light on the crucial role employees play in guiding organisations towards sustainable practices, examining how their contributions can mitigate the pressing global challenges of depleting resources and intensifying pollution. It showcases how employees are responding to these prescient issues by strategically integrating green initiatives into core operations and fully harnessing the transformative potential of the circular economy. Grounded in cutting-edge research, this book details how Employee Green Behaviour (EGB) can be categorised by type, task-relatedness, and level of influence. Central discussions illustrate strategic organisational actions fostering green behaviour, the intricate synergy of green human resource management, and the revolutionary role of AI in amplifying EGB. Ultimately, the book provides practical advice for professionals, and forward-thinking suggestions for future academic research. Key industry decision makers such as managers, consultants, and executives will benefit from the included approaches to sustainability integration detailed within this book. It is additionally useful for researchers and scholars focusing on environmental management, organisational studies, business ethics and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Green Innovation in Central and Eastern Europe aims to explore the crucial role of green innovation in guiding organisations towards sustainable development amidst contemporary environmental challenges. It comprehensively examines the concept of the green economy, highlighting its essential features and its significance in promoting organisational sustainability. The study delves into the global state of green economy development, analysing trends in renewable energy, circular economy practices, and green technology innovations. Additionally, it investigates the role of international organisations in supporting the green economy and its impact on global trade and business opportunities. The monograph also addresses strategic planning processes that enable enterprises to integrate sustainability goals into their business strategies, with a focus on social and environmental aspects. It evaluates recycling as a central component of the circular economy, considering its economic and environmental impacts, and underscores the importance of green leadership in fostering a sustainable organisational culture through ethical decision-making and environmental considerations. The book will cater to a diverse audience, including professionals, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders committed to steering organisations towards sustainable development. It serves business executives and managers looking to integrate eco-conscious strategies within their organisations, researchers and academics in environmental science and business management, policymakers involved in crafting environmental policies, and environmental advocates seeking practical approaches to advance green initiatives. The content is particularly pertinent to professionals in the European Union and Central and Eastern European countries, with specific insights and case studies from Poland, Estonia, and Ukraine.

Circular Economy in the European Union: Organisational Practice and Future Directions in Germany, Poland and Spain presents the EU's journey towards a circular economy (CE), identifying significant organisational practices in this gradually adopted field among member countries. The book also aims to develop and propose innovative initiatives and practices for implementing CE across various economic sectors in selected EU countries, such as Poland, Spain and Germany. Covering topics which include the implementation of CE in the EU and worldwide, green employee behaviors, corporate social responsibility in creating pro-environmental attitudes and models of eco-digital factory transformation in SMEs, the book emphasises the importance of innovative, environmentally friendly, low-waste, and low-emission technologies. Consisting of thirteen interconnected chapters, it discusses the challenges and opportunities of CE, the importance of business engagement in addressing social and environmental problems, and provides practical examples of innovative solutions in various sectors. This volume will be of great interest to students and scholars of circular economy, corporate governance, business ethics and sustainable business, as well as entrepreneurs, managers, government representatives, and non-governmental organisations active in CE.