Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Human Resource Development Review
ISSN
1534-4843
Volume
11
Issue
3
DOI
10.1177/1534484312447193
First Page
326
Last Page
348
Publication Date
September 2012
Abstract
Issues related to human resource development (HRD) and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people such as workplace inclusion, employee affinity groups, and LGBT-specific diversity initiatives are being addressed in organizations more often now than ever before. This article explores the existing literature on LGBT issues in HRD and adult education through a systemic review to determine what research exists and what future directions are necessary. This review revealed a small core of research related to these issues. Existing work is mainly conceptual, and there is a lack of quantitative work. Topics of focus are related to organizational change and diversity efforts, with very little research on HR policy, career development, and workplace education. Key findings include that HR professionals have primarily served in a reactive role, rather than leading on these issues.
Recommended Citation
Schmidt, S. W.,
Githens, R. P.,
Rocco, T. S.,
&
Kormanik, M. B.
(2012).
Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and Transgendered People and Human Resource Development: An Examination of the Literature in Adult Education and Human Resource Development.
Human Resource Development Review, 11(3), 326–348.
DOI: 10.1177/1534484312447193
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/ed-facarticles/106
