Perceived Green Reward and Work Engagement in the Workplace

• Published in: Compensation and benefits review Vol. 57; no. 4; pp. 293 - 303
• Main Authors: Idowu, Taofik, Lawal, Qudus A., Abimbola, Faridah O.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.09.2025; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
• Subjects: Cross-sectional studies; Discriminant analysis; Exploratory factor analysis; Factor analysis; Research design; Research methodology; Structural equation modeling; Work; Workplaces; and Nigeria workplace; eco-friendly behaviour; work engagement; green human resource management; green reward
• ISSN: 0886-3687; 1552-3837
• DOI: 10.1177/08863687251344762

Introduction: Perceived green reward is a significant driver of work engagement to ensure eco-friendly behaviour and optimal performance of employees in the workplace. Purpose: This study investigates the significance of the relationship between perceived green reward and work engagement among employees. Study design/methodology/approach: The study used a cross-sectional survey research design with 140 random participants. The data was analysed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and the hypothesis was tested using structural equation modelling (SEM). Findings: The findings of the analysis revealed that perceived green reward has a significant effect on work engagement. Research recommendation: There should be an effective workplace policy on the green reward to promote and engage eco-friendly behaviour among the organisation’s workforce. Originality/value: This research builds on the existing literatures and contributes to the limited study of using the perceived green reward as antecedents of work engagement in Nigeria’s workplace.