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The aging workforce : realities, myths, and implications for organizations / Jerry W. Hedge, Walter C. Borman, Steven E. Lammlein.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hedge, Jerry W., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Age and employment--United States.
- Age and employment.
- United States.
- Middle-aged persons--Employment--United States.
- Middle-aged persons.
- Middle-aged persons--Employment.
- Older people--Employment--United States.
- Older people.
- Older people--Employment.
- Aged.
- Employment.
- Medical Subjects:
- Aged.
- Employment.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Other Title:
- APA PsycBOOKS.
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2006]
- System Details:
- Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- text file
- Summary:
- "As the baby boom generation moves gradually toward retirement age, the demographics of the workforce are changing. Yet most organizations are ill prepared to meet the challenges associated with these changes. Fortunately, an increasing amount of research is suggesting ways in which organizations can implement effective management practices for older workers. This forward-thinking book examines common preconceptions about "the graying workforce" and explodes myths to separate fact from fiction. Because of their professional expertise, workers over the age of 60 will continue to be important contributors to organizations, but what are their special needs, strengths, and weaknesses? How does age affect cognitive performance, job attitudes, and motivation? How do age stereotyping and employment discrimination affect older adults? What kinds of employment patterns will typify older workers? How can they best be attracted and retained? The authors of this book provide "state of the science" answers to these questions. Psychologists, policymakers, and human resource personnel will find that the discussion in this timely book provides the impetus for creative solutions to future organizational challenges"--Jacket. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved).
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-190) and index.
- Electronic reproduction. Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 2005. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreement. s2005 dcunns.
- Other Format:
- Original
- ISBN:
- 1591473195
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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