Human Resource Management and Eating Disorders: A Bibliometric Review and Future Research Agenda

This study examines the intersection between eating disorders (EDs) and human resource management (HRM), an area that remains underexplored despite its growing relevance. Through a bibliometric analysis combined with the PRISMA 2020 methodology, we map the current state of research and identify key thematic areas, including weight stigma and discrimination in the workplace, HRM’s role in supporting employees affected by EDs, and the broader organizational consequences on well-being and performance. While EDs and HRM have traditionally developed as separate research streams, emerging evidence suggests that HRM can actively contribute to mitigating the individual and systemic impacts of EDs through inclusive leadership, equitable policies, and targeted well-being programs. This work represents a first attempt to systematically bridge these domains, offering both theoretical and practical insights. The study concludes by outlining a future research agenda that calls for cross-cultural perspectives, greater attention to the social meanings of food in workplace interactions, and an expanded methodological lens to capture the often-invisible experiences of employees living with EDs.