Inclusive Workforce Development: Assessing Human Resource Management Practices for Persons with Disabilities (2000-2024)

Abstract

Human resource management practices for managing diversity are dispersed across disciplines and have gotten much attention after promoting diversity and equality in the workplace. Thus, this study aims to examine the prominent human resource management practices for persons with disabilities through a qualitative and quantitative review of extant literature from (2000-2024).  Around 130 relevant research articles are reviewed. This study is systematically designed and divided into four research objectives: 1. Are human resource diversity management practices explored by highly cited journals for persons with disabilities? 2. Who are the eminent authors whose studies have been cited the most in workplace diversity management? 3. What are the major findings of the Top 5 highly cited authors? 4. What significant contributions have been made in implementing new advancements and exploring the factors responsible? The findings of this review unfold the magnificent role of psychological factors & Mindfulness and their impact on the well-being of the workforce. Most importantly, disability employment studies are gradually entering into the lexicon of the interest of policymakers in all disciplines; therefore, future directions are also suggested. Considering the findings this study contributes a rich background of the work that has been done for managing a diverse workforce at the workplace. This study disseminates inquisitive thought toward diversity management. Therefore, research scholars, practitioners; nonprofit organizations, and other statutory bodies can make significant modifications in their approach after understanding this study.