EFFECTS OF GREEN HR PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEE BEHAVIOUR IN PUBLIC TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS OF NIGER STATE

This study examines the effects of Green Human Resource (HR) practices on employee behavior in public tertiary institutions in Bida, Niger State, focusing on Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger State College of Nursing Bida, and Niger State Polytechnic Bida Campus. Data from 300 employees were analyzed to assess Green HR practices such as recruitment, training, performance management, and rewards and their impact on sustainability behaviors. Results show moderate implementation ofGreen HR practices, with training and development being the most prevalent (M = 3.65, SD = 0.80). Employees displayed high levels of environmental responsibility (M = 3.70, SD = 0.76) andpro-environmental behavior (M = 3.65, SD = 0.77). Significant positive relationships were found between Green HR practices and employee behaviors. Keypredictors included Green Recruitment, Training, and Performance Management. The study recommends enhancing Green HR practices to promote a culture ofsustainability in these institutions, including improved recruitment, continuous training, integrating environmental criteria in performance management, and green rewards systems. These strategies align HR practices with sustainability goals, contributing to broader environmental efforts in the education sector.