4 ‘green’ HR strategies that cut costs

In this economy, many companies are “going green” in an effort to cut the energy bill and help the environment. And HR can play a key role.

Going green has many HR benefits, like better recruiting and retention.

According to some reports, many employees — especially those in their 20s — appreciate working for environmentally conscious employers.

Here are some green HR strategies experts recommend:

Encourage commuters to bike or take public transit and take advantage of tax breaks offered by federal, state and local governments
Donate used office furniture to charities or offer them to employees before they’re thrown away
Switch to electronic systems instead of paper forms and use e-mail whenever possible, and
Help employees find co-workers who live in the same area so they can carpool.

What efforts has your company made to be more environmentally friendly? Share your experience in the comments section below.

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