Description
Book SynopsisThe Aging Workforce examines the changing demographics of the workforce, and their impact on the world of work. The numbers and proportions of older individuals in the U. S. population are increasing. Most organizations are ill-prepared to meet the challenges associated with older workers, and little research has addressed the development and implementation of effective human resource management practices for an aging workforce. The "graying of America" requires that we give more attention to both the problems and potential of an older workforce. Consequently, the book focuses on issues related to work life and aging.
Trade ReviewA useful and timely resource for business, economics, social work, and gerontology collections. Recommended.
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Table of Contents Introduction
Chapter 1: The Graying of the Workforce
Chapter 2: Age Stereotyping and Age Discrimination
Chapter 3: Physical Capabilities, Cognitive Capabilities, and Job Performance
Chapter 4: Age, Attitudes, Personality, and Successful Aging
Chapter 5: Older Workers, Employment Patterns, and the Nature of Work
Chapter 6: Older Workers and Human Resource Management Policies and Practices
Chapter 7: Organizational Strategies for Attracting, Utilizing, and Retaining Older Workers
Chapter 8: Training, Performance Management, and Career Management
Chapter 9: A Look Back and a Look Toward the Future
References
Index
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