Challenges and opportunities for organisations of longer working lives with respect to work-related learning and development

Authors

  • Thaís Breda Antunes de Lima Bellucci Birkbeck, University of London

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33228/scribes.2021.v2.12402

Abstract

With the decline of births and with an increasing number of people reaching the retirement period, governments worldwide are extending the age that people could finally retire; due to this, more workers over their 60s see themselves forced to work longer, and organisations are being pushed to adapt their environment and Human Resources practices to hire, retain and retrain older employees. This article explores this new reality of working longer and what are the opportunities and challenges for organisations brought by it. Academic studies were reviewed to highlight if organisations are accessing their employees' needs and developing and training their older employees. This process is not easy, considering the stereotypes and prejudices faced by mature employees in the labour market.

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Published

2021-09-23

How to Cite

Breda Antunes de Lima Bellucci, T. (2021). Challenges and opportunities for organisations of longer working lives with respect to work-related learning and development. SCRIBES - Brazilian Journal of Management and Secretarial Studies, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.33228/scribes.2021.v2.12402

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2021): Dossiê Temático: As transformações no mundo do trabalho

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Articles

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