Abstract:
In a household, we often hear the phrase “shut the fridge door” because leaving the
door open causes the refrigerator to consume more energy to maintain the temperature
inside the fridge. It will increase the cost of the household. Therefore, this
phrase is a common household analogy for reducing energy consumption, and it highlights
the importance of reducing wastage in day-to-day activities. In the organisational
context, this concept can be applied to optimise profits and reduce costs by minimising
energy consumption. Implementing energy-efficient practises in the organisation minimises
its operating costs (Christina et al., 2017). Accordingly, optimising profits while reducing costs is a challenge every organisation
faces because competition is getting worse daily in today’s business world. Thus,
Human Resource Management (HRM) is the most important factor that enhances an
organisation’s competitive advantage (Aslam et al., 2014). In the modern business
environment, Human Resource Management has become indispensable due to the
dynamic environment of many uncertainties and challenges, such as the advent of the
latest technology use, innovation, globalisation, and instability of economy and politics.
In addition, ethical and ecological challenges such as violating labour laws, engaging
in unethical practises, and adhering to environmental regulations significantly influence
the organisation’s energy performance, potentially leading to financial losses,
reputational damage, and legal consequences. Due to these uncertainties, organisations
work in a complex and challenging environment. To face these challenges effectively,
they seek to work on the developmental process by utilising human resources
and reducing waste. Efficient and effective use of an organisation’s workforce causes
for adopting energy-saving behaviours, cost savings, and creating a sustainable future
in the organisation.
