Nilsson, Kerstin
- Department of People and Society, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
- Lund University
Abstract
This qualitative study investigates attitudes toward elderly workers and their work situation in different sectors, and explores perceptions and organizational measures that can enable an extended working life. Previous age management studies indicate that there are several interconnected measures and key areas of importance, and that there is a general need for strategies to strengthen sustainable age management at the organizational level. A structured content analysis was used to analyze data from focus group interviews with informants from a variety of organizations. The study identified three themes that highlight attitudes and perceptions of integrated age management practices: (a) contemporary policies and practices in the work environment; (b) social participation and attitudes; (c) experience and mentorship. These themes can form the basis of a good approach to an integrated age management strategy. Such a strategy can be achieved through intervention studies where research on sustainable working life meets the real problems faced by employees and managers.
Keywords
age management; older workers; sustainable working life; work environment
Published in
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
2020, volume: 26, number: 1, pages: 112-120
Publisher: TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
SLU Authors
Global goals (SDG)
SDG8 Decent work and economic growth
SDG10 Reduced inequalities
UKÄ Subject classification
Work Sciences
Publication identifier
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2018.1514135
Permanent link to this page (URI)
https://res.slu.se/id/publ/103307