Green HRM

This series is intended to promote discussion and to provide information about work in progress. The views expressed are those of the authors and should notbe quoted without permission.
DISCUSSION PAPER SERIES
Green HRM:
A review, process model, and research agenda
*Dr. Douglas Renwick, University of Sheffield Management School Professor Tom Redman, University of Durham Business School
Dr. Stuart Maguire, University of Sheffield Management School
Discussion Paper No 2008.01 April 2008
*Address for correspondence:
Dr. Douglas Renwick
Lecturer in HRM
University of Sheffield Management School 9 Mappin Street
Sheffield, S1 4DT.
Tel: [phone].
Email: [e-mail]
Copies of discussion papers can be obtained by contacting the address below
Mandy Robertson
University of Sheffield Management School 9 Mappin Street, Sheffield, S1 4DT Tel: + 44 (0) 114 222 3380
Email: M.Robertson @sheffield.ac.uk

Details of contributors:
Dr. Douglas Renwick, Lecturer in HRM, Management School, University of Sheffield, 9 Mappin Street, Sheffield, S1 4DT. Tel: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]
Professor Tom Redman, Professor of HRM, Business School, University of Durham, Mill Hill Lane, Durham City, DH1 3LB. Tel: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]
Dr. Stuart Maguire, Lecturer in Management, Management School, University of Sheffield, U.K. (address as above). Tel: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]
Biographical information on authors:
Doug’s research interests include HR-line work relations, involving line managers in HRM, and Green HRM. Tom’s research interests include union commitment, performance appraisal, and age discrimination. Stuart’s research interests include systems analysis, evaluating the use of technology in management, and ERP.
*Address for Correspondence: To Dr. Douglas Renwick, as per details above.
Key words: Environmental management, human resource management, sustainability, corporate

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