Better productivity in the work place depends on the employees’ ability, employees’ behavior and the condition of the working environment. Thus, Sustainability of the working environment takes an important role in the productivity. The organizational sustainability will achieve when the green working environment and the employers’ sustainable behavior are synchronized. Therefore, the study identifies the sustainability of the organization based on the Employees’ behavior and the expectation, needs of employees towards the better productivity and sustainability. Through this study, employees’ knowledge regarding green approaches was reported. Research was done in a private cooperate company which has the number of branches and much amount of employees. Even though the particular research considered only one branch which consist 124 staffs excluding the working labors. Totally 94 sample size was considered for the study including the office staffs and laborers. Details were gathered from them through the questionnaire survey and the interview. Secondary data was collected from administration unit. All the data were analyzed using Minitab. Employees leave details were gathered from the administration unit and the reasons which were connected with sustainability & productivity and considered to analyze the productivity of the working environment. Around sixty five percentage of the people follow the energy serving activity. Among them only 39.3% of employees have an idea about sustainability. Adequate spacing takes the priority in employees’ need list. Due to the improper spacing, 13% of the employees take additional sick leave. It reduces the organizational productivity and the sustainability. Adequate spacing, proper lighting condition and the thermal comfort are necessary for the pleasant working environment. Not only that, but also employees’ responsible behavior is needed to define organizational sustainability.
Keywords: Productivity, Sustainability, Employees’ behavior, Green approaches.
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