Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning People and Human Resource Development: An Examination of Recent Literature 2010-2020.

This article systematically reviews research on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and plus (LGBTQ+) issues in human resource development (HRD) from 2010 to 2020, building on a prior 2012 review that covered literature through 2009. It finds that while LGBTQ+ workplace research has evolved from focusing primarily on identity and coming-out processes to addressing career development, workplace culture, inclusion, and support, the overall number of HRD articles on these topics has decreased, with a predominance of conceptual over empirical studies. Key thematic categories identified include workplace practice and culture, organizational change, career development, and workplace education, with a notable absence of recent research on HR policies despite their growing presence in practice. The review highlights significant gaps in quantitative and mixed-method research, limited diversity among researchers, and a disconnect between evolving workplace policies and scholarly inquiry, concluding with a call for expanded, inclusive, and methodologically diverse research to better inform HRD practice and support LGBTQ+ employees.