Living longer, learning longer – working longer? Implications for new workforce dynamics
Slowey, Maria and Zubrzycki, TanyaORCID: 0000-0003-0761-020X
(2018)
Living longer, learning longer – working longer? Implications for new workforce dynamics.
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Dublin City University. ISBN 9781873769836
As increasing numbers of people decide to remain in the workforce beyond the traditional retirement age – whether by choice or necessity – new prospects arise for individuals, educational providers, employers and businesses. While individuals can remain active members of the workforce, with advantages to themselves, society and the economy, employers can also benefit from the available talent of people of all ages, making the workplace more diverse and inclusive. Changing workforce dynamics point to the need for a shift towards more ‘age-friendly’ policies and practices, supported by the public policy.
The report is designed to be of interest to a range of colleagues including: policy makers; employers; education and training providers; trade unions; businesses; researchers; and individuals.