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International Journal of Environment, Workplace and Employment

International Journal of Environment, Workplace and Employment (IJEWE)

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  • Exploring managerial practices for advancing sustainable green apparel consumption: an inductive inquiry   Order a copy of this article
    by Kanishka Pathak, Pankaj Kumar Singh, N. Akbar Jan, A.K. Subramani 
    Abstract: Green apparel is the new green vogue, which has the potential to mitigate climate change and elucidate the commercial prospects in the textile sector. This promising approach appears to reinvent the wheel of the green revolution. To understand this, the study employs a qualitative thematic analysis to elicit reasons that may motivate higher consumption of green apparel. Using the prolific academic platform, 27 responses were solicited. We draw on the novel ecological modern theory, which explores innovative approaches to creating environmentally friendly pathways, particularly in the apparel sector. The theory proliferates our understanding of the constellation of literature pertaining to green apparel consumption, providing means and theories that resonate positively towards sustainability goals. The results are of crucial importance in the green apparel textile industry, helping them carve out a niche and sustainable products to yield immense commercial opportunities in this green landscape of industrialisation.
    Keywords: green apparel; qualitative thematic analysis; ecological modernisation theory; EMT; sustainable consumption behaviour; SDGs.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJEWE.2026.10077390
     
  • Influence of transformational leadership, perceived sustainability policy, and green vision on pro-environmental behaviours in the workplace   Order a copy of this article
    by Jenette V. Puyod, Wasalee Chatsuthipan, Wasana Marksin, Chuthin Thanasarnaksorn 
    Abstract: Increasing global awareness of environmental sustainability has prompted organisations to devise mechanisms to encourage employees to adopt environmentally friendly behaviours. The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of transformational leadership, perceived sustainability policy, and green vision on employees pro-environmental behaviours in the workplace. The existing body of research on workplace pro-environmental behaviours remains fragmented, with these factors examined independently. Data were collected from 215 employees in Thailand using a self-administered Google Forms questionnaire. Transformational leadership inspires employees to perform beyond their job expectations and imbibe personal values aligned with organisational goals. Perceived sustainability policy refers to employees perceptions of their organisations strong commitment to environmental sustainability, whereas green shared vision is a collective understanding of the organisations long-term ecological objectives. WarpPLS 8.0 was used to analyse the data, and the results indicate that transformational leadership, sustainability policies, and a shared green vision significantly promote employees pro-environmental behaviours.
    Keywords: green shared vision; GSV; sustainability; policy; performance; pro-environmental behaviours; PEBs; transformational leadership.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJEWE.2026.10077905
     
  • Job stress and performance of healthcare workers in Nigeria: mediating role of deviant behaviour   Order a copy of this article
    by Anthony Chijioke Nwankwo, Emmanuel Kalu Agbaeze 
    Abstract: The cost of job stress and deviant behaviour of healthcare professionals in healthcare institutions has attracted robust academic debate. In contributing to this debate, this study examines the direct and indirect effects of job stress on employee performance via deviant behaviour, which was captured in four hypotheses. This study tested these hypotheses using a sample of 180 nurses from selected tertiary health institutions in South-Eastern Nigeria. A cross-sectional research design was employed in this study. Employing partial least square structural equation modelling, the study found that while the effect of job stress on employee performance was not supported, this effect was established on deviant behaviour. The study also established the mediating role of deviant behaviour on the relationship between job stress and employee performance. Hence, policy prescriptions should focus on reducing stress for nurses for effective performance.
    Keywords: job stress; deviant behaviour; employee performance; healthcare professionals and Nigeria.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJEWE.2026.10078154
     
  • Reimagining human resource management in the Metaverse era: a literature review of emerging applications and strategic implications   Order a copy of this article
    by Hamady Dia 
    Abstract: This integrative literature review addresses a critical gap in research concerning the strategic integration of Metaverse technologies within human resource management (HRM). Through thematic synthesis of interdisciplinary academic and industry sources, the study explores how Metaverse technologies, such as virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain, are reshaping core HR functions, including recruitment, training, employee engagement, and performance management. The conceptual framework combines the technology-organisation-environment (TOE) model with Davis et al.s (2009) virtual collaboration framework to analyse both macro-level adoption drivers and micro-level engagement dynamics. While interest in Metaverse-enabled HRM is accelerating, existing literature remains fragmented, with limited attention to ethical governance, infrastructural readiness, and long-term workforce implications. This review contributes to scholarly and strategic discourse by articulating pathways for inclusive, scalable, and ethically grounded Metaverse adoption in HRM, emphasising the need for human-centred design, transparent data practices, and cross-functional collaboration to build forward-looking workplaces.
    Keywords: Metaverse; human resource management; HRM; recruitment; training; performance; artificial intelligence; AI; blockchain; extended reality; XR; virtual reality; VR; augmented reality; AR.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJEWE.2026.10078268
     

 

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