Human Resource Development Practices and Employee-Focused Voice: A Conceptual Model and Research Agenda

Hossein Ali Abadi, Andreas Wallo, Daniel Lundqvist, Alan Coetzer, Janice Redmond, School of Business , Edith Cowan University, Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, University of Southern Queensland

Human Resource Development Review

Published online on July 30, 2026

Abstract

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Critical theorists contend HRD has prioritized managerial interests over employee well-being. Some have advocated an ethics of care approach, emphasizing employee needs and well-being. However, there are few models to guide research on integrating care-...