| Description |
1 online resource (v, 203 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
The graying of the workforce -- Age stereotyping and age discrimination -- Physical capabilities, cognitive abilities, and job performance -- Age, attitudes, personality, and successful aging -- Older workers, employment patterns, and the nature of work -- Older workers and human resource management policies and practices -- Organizational strategies for attracting, utilizing, and retaining older workers -- Training, performance management, and career management -- A look back and a look toward the future |
| 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) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-190) and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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| In |
PsycBOOKS (EBSCO) EBSCO |
| Subject |
Age and employment -- United States.
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Middle-aged persons -- Employment -- United States
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Older people -- Employment -- United States
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Older people.
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Employment (Economic theory)
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Aged
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Employment
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elderly.
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employing.
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Older people
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Employment (Economic theory)
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Age and employment
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Middle-aged persons -- Employment
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Older people -- Employment
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Arbeitsmarkt
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Altersstruktur
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United States
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USA
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Borman, Walter C.
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Lammlein, Steven E.
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| LC no. |
2005007023 |
| ISBN |
1591473195 |
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9781591473190 |
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