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This study investigates the impact of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) practices on job satisfaction and turnover intention among employees in 3-star hotels in Jordan, while also examining the mediating role of job satisfaction. Using data collected from 300 hotel employees and analyzed through PLS-SEM, the study evaluates five GHRM dimensions Green Recruitment and Selection, Green Training, Green Performance Management, Green Pay and Reward, and Green Involvement. Findings show that all five practices positively influence job satisfaction, which in turn significantly reduces turnover intention. Moreover, job satisfaction partially mediates the relationship between GHRM practices and turnover intention. The study contributes to the theoretical integration of AMO and Social Exchange Theories and highlights the practical value of adopting sustainable HRM strategies in the hospitality industry.
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