Advancing Sustainable Workforce Performance: Integrating AI-Driven HR Transformation Within the Green Economy Framework for SMEs

Authors

  • Yeoh Wee Win INTI International University Author
  • Danang Danang University of Computer Science and Technology Author
  • Danellie C. Llamas Mariners' Polytechnic Colleges Foundation of Canaman Inc Author
  • Abdul Karim Hallym University Author
  • Dani Sasmoko University of Computer Science and Technology Author

Abstract

This study investigates the intersection of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) practices and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in improving workforce performance within Asian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Employing a mixed-methods approach with an explanatory sequential design, the research collected quantitative data from 500 SMEs across Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines through structured surveys, complemented by qualitative insights from 25 in-depth interviews. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis demonstrates that both GHRM initiatives and AI adoption independently enhance workforce performance, while their combined implementation produces a significant synergistic effect. Additionally, employees' green competencies partially mediate the relationship between GHRM and workforce outcomes, whereas organizational dynamic capabilities moderate the effectiveness of GHRM-AI integration. The qualitative findings identify four mechanisms that underpin this synergy: personalization of green HR practices, real-time tracking of pro-environmental behaviors, development of green talent, and transformation of organizational culture. This research contributes to the literature by offering an integrative framework that bridges environmental sustainability and digital HR transformation, providing actionable strategies for SMEs to achieve sustainable workforce development in the digital era.

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2025-07-29