Twenty-fourth International Conference on Knowledge, Culture, and Change in Organizations

Abstract

Recent geopolitical events have led to an increased research focus on the experiences of women refugees. However, more attention is given to the difficulties encountered during their journey or while residing in refugee camps, including issues such as violence or trafficking. As career plays a crucial role in fostering integration, this study aims to evaluate the scope and characteristics of research findings on the career challenges and opportunities for refugee women in the host countries. Bibliometric analysis was used to retrieve papers from peer-reviewed journals. The Web of Science database was screened for 8,410 publications that were further evaluated by analyzing article titles, keywords, and abstracts. As a result, 466 publications were selected as being related to the career challenges and opportunities of refugee women. The authors collectively assessed the articles’ eligibility for inclusion based on predetermined criteria. Among the most represented thematic areas were post-traumatic stress, mental health and how it affects women’s productivity and further integration; language barriers to career opportunities; discrimination and wage differentials; the effects of mentoring programs and social support networks. This study contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the current research landscape on refugee women’s career trajectories in host countries. The findings have the potential to inform policy makers, practitioners and researchers, ultimately leading to more targeted and effective support mechanisms for this vulnerable group.