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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Gerontology
  • Workforce Development

Background:

  • The U.S. population is undergoing a demographic shift, leading to an increasingly older workforce.
  • This demographic transition presents unique challenges for maintaining worker safety, health, and productivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present and elaborate on a framework for productive aging at work.
  • To provide a foundational approach for addressing the needs of an aging workforce.

Main Methods:

  • A literature review was conducted by subject matter experts using a snowball method.
  • Published literature was reviewed to identify and substantiate key elements of the productive aging framework.

Main Results:

  • A productive aging framework was developed, supported by evidence-based literature.
  • Key elements include a life span perspective, integrated occupational safety and health, focus on positive outcomes, and a supportive multigenerational work culture.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed framework offers a comprehensive strategy for managing the challenges of an aging workforce.
  • It aims to enhance the safety, health, and productivity of older workers.