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Purpose

In pursuing green HRM (GHRM) practices and organizational commitment to sustainability (OCS), the role of digital technology ICT, along with effective technology leadership, is of paramount importance. The moderating role of generations (X, Y and Z) in higher education institutions (HEIs) can significantly shape GHRM practices, thereby enhancing OCS. Therefore, by integrating the complexity and transition management theory, the study examines the sequential relationships between digital technology, ICT, technology leadership, GHRM practices and OCS.

Design/methodology/approach

This study uses a sample frame of 284 employees from the HEIs in Pakistan. Smart PLS 4.0 was performed to test symmetric relationships.

Findings

The results shows that digital technology, ICT and technology leadership significantly impact GHRM practices, and GHRM practices enhance the OCS of HEIs in Pakistan. Additionally, multigroup analysis (MGA) shows a substantial moderating effect of three generations in the relationship between technology leadership and GHRM. Furthermore, this study contributes to an existing body of knowledge by conducting an in-depth empirical analysis of diverse generations.

Originality/value

The current study depicts the role of GHRM practices in contributing toward an organizational commitment to sustainability across different generations.

Key Points
  1. This research study has implied the role of digital technology, ICT, and technology leadership on GHRM practices and OCS

  2. Generation (a categorical variable) was treated as a moderator for the current study, as they are the key factor contributing to the growth of the organization

  3. The complexity system and transition system theory were incorporated to investigate the assumptions of the current study.

  4. GHRM and technology leadership play a crucial role in achieving OCS across different generational groups.

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