Trends In Workforce Diversity And Team Performance Research: A Bibliometric Study Using Bibliometrix And Vosviewer

Abstract

influencing team dynamics, innovation, and organizational performance. This study presents a bibliometric analysis of diversity research spanning 1997 to 2024, utilizing Bibliometrix and VOS viewer to examine publication trends, influential studies, and emerging themes. An annual growth rate of 18.55% highlights the growing importance of diversity as a key factor in enhancing organizational performance and sustainability, with a marked increase in publications since 2020 aligning with global efforts to advance equity, inclusion, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Using a Scopus dataset, the analysis identifies foundational contributions, such as those by Campbell (2008) and Terjesen (2009), which established critical links between gender diversity and boardroom performance. Thematic mapping demonstrates a shift from broad diversity dimensions, like gender and functional diversity, to more focused areas, such as top management team diversity and workforce dynamics. By systematically reviewing trends, gaps, and developments in diversity research, this study offers valuable insights for academics and practitioners, suggesting future research explore contextual influences, interactions among diversity dimensions, and the conditions that enable diversity to enhance organizational success.