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Attitudes toward elderly workers and perceptions of integrated age management practices
Mikael Widell Blomé1, Jonas Borell1, Carita Håkansson2
1Division of Ergonomics and Aerosol Technology, Lund University, Sweden.
Summary
This study explores attitudes toward older workers and identifies key themes for sustainable age management strategies. Findings highlight the importance of contemporary policies, social participation, and mentorship for extending working lives.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Organizational Psychology
- Human Resource Management
Background:
- Growing need for sustainable age management strategies in organizations.
- Previous research indicates interconnected measures are crucial for effective age management.
- Limited understanding of employee and manager perceptions regarding extended working lives.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate attitudes toward elderly workers and their work situation across sectors.
- Explore perceptions and organizational measures to enable extended working lives.
- Identify key themes for integrated age management strategies.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing structured content analysis.
- Data collected through focus group interviews with diverse organizational informants.
- Analysis focused on identifying themes related to age management practices.
Main Results:
- Three central themes emerged: contemporary work environment policies and practices, social participation and attitudes, and the role of experience and mentorship.
- These themes provide a foundation for developing integrated age management approaches.
- Attitudes toward older workers and their integration into the workplace were significant.
Conclusions:
- Integrated age management strategies are essential for sustainable working lives.
- Intervention studies combining research with practical workplace challenges are recommended.
- Organizational support, inclusive policies, and valuing experience are key to enabling extended working lives.
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