Global scientific trends on the inclusion of people with disabilities in companies: mapping the bibliometric analysis

doi:10.26565/2786-4995-2025-4-23

Ancuta Chelba Stefan cel Mare University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9676-6833
Cristina Gabriela Cosmulese Stefan cel Mare University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8406-7004
Anamaria Geanina Macovei Stefan cel Mare University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7995-1145
Boghean Florin Stefan cel Mare University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3786-776X
Artur Zhavoronok Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9274-8240

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26565/2786-4995-2025-4-23

Keywords: people with disabilities, challenges, diversity, social inclusion employment, business, bibliometric analysis

Abstract

The inclusion of people with disabilities (PWD) in the labor market is an important component of modern social and economic policies aimed at ensuring equality, fairness, and the realization of human rights.

Problem statement. In the global context of promoting diversity and inclusion in organisations, the employment of PWD is a topical issue, given both their fundamental rights and the positive impact on company performance.

Unresolved aspects of the problem. With growing interest on the one hand in human resources as key drivers of company performance and on the other hand in equalising the rights of PWD to work, this systematic review of recent developments, challenges, implications and benefits of employing PWD in companies is welcome.

Purpose of the article. This study aims to conduct a systematic review of the existing literature on the employment of PWD in companies between 2010 and 2025.

Presentation of the main material. The results indicate both significant benefits, such as increased diversity and improved corporate image, and challenges related to stereotypes, lack of accessibility and insufficient training of employers.

Conclusions. The study addresses current gaps in research and provides recommendations for future research and policies for the integration of PWD in the private sector.

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Author Biographies

Ancuta Chelba, Stefan cel Mare University

Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Cristina Gabriela Cosmulese, Stefan cel Mare University

Ph.D., Lecturer

Anamaria Geanina Macovei, Stefan cel Mare University

Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Boghean Florin , Stefan cel Mare University

Stefan cel Mare University

Artur Zhavoronok, Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University

Ph.D., Associate Professor

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