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Barriers to evidence based practice in accommodations for an aging workforce.

Lynzee Head1, Paul M A Baker, Brad Bagwell

  • 1RERC on Workplace Accommodations, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA. lynzee.head@cacp.gatech.edu

Work (Reading, Mass.)
|December 7, 2006
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Employers face challenges accommodating older workers as this demographic grows. This study examines current employer practices and suggests improved methods for data collection on accommodations for aging employees.

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Area of Science:

  • Workforce demographics
  • Occupational health
  • Human resources management

Background:

  • The aging workforce is expanding, with workers over 55 projected to be 20% of the workforce by 2015.
  • Accommodating functional limitations of older workers presents challenges for employers.
  • Proactive policies are needed to retain older workers' value in the US economy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the extent to which Fortune 500 employers accommodate older workers.
  • To evaluate current employer accommodation practices for aging employees.
  • To inform public policy regarding the aging workforce.

Main Methods:

  • A study was conducted to determine employer accommodation of older workers.
  • Semi-structured telephone interviews were used for data collection.

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  • Methodology is reevaluated, considering anonymous online surveys as an alternative.

    • Main Results:

    • The study investigated the current accommodation status of older workers in a sample of Fortune 500 companies.
    • Findings will guide future research and policy development.
    • The effectiveness of different data collection methods is discussed.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding employer accommodation is crucial for the aging workforce.
    • Current methods may need refinement for accurate data collection.
    • Future research should explore innovative approaches to assess employer practices.