Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Borman, Walter C
2. Lammlein, Steven E

Description

1. v, 203 pages : illustrations; 24 cm

Summary

1. "This book examines common preconceptions about "the graying workforce" and explodes myths to separate fact from fiction." "Because of their professional expertise, workers over the age of 60 will continue to be important contributors to organizations, but what are their special needs, strengths, and weaknesses? How does age affect cognitive performance, job attitudes, and motivation? How do age stereotyping and employment discrimination affect older adults? What kinds of employment patterns will typify older workers? How can they best be attracted and retained? The authors of this book provide "state of the science" answers to these questions. Psychologists, policymakers, and human resource personnel will find that the discussion in this timely book provides the impetus for creative solutions to future organizational challenges."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject

1. Age and employment -- United States.
2. Middle-aged persons -- Employment -- United States.
3. Older people -- Employment -- United States.

Contents

1. Ch. 1. The graying of the workforce -- Ch. 2. Age stereotyping and age discrimination -- Ch. 3. Physical capabilities, cognitive abilities, and job performance -- Ch. 4. Age, attitudes, personality, and successful aging -- Ch. 5. Older workers, employment patterns, and the nature of work -- Ch. 6. Older workers and human resource management policies and practices -- Ch. 7. Organizational strategies for attracting, utilizing, and retaining older workers -- Ch. 8. Training, performance management, and career management -- Ch. 9. A look back and a look toward the future.

Owning institution

1. Columbia University Libraries

Language

1. English

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-190) and index.