The future for older workers - New perspectives (Paperback)

Wendy Loretto, Sarah Vickerstaff, Philip J. White

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Across the world governments in mature industrial and post-industrial economies are concerned about the ageing population. Dealing directly and exclusively with the issue of older workers, this book brings together up-to-the-minute research findings by many of the leading researchers and writers in the field. The duration and quality of working lives and the timing and circustances of retirement are of growing concern, especially in those cases where employers' demands and imperatives clash with employees' wishes. The contributions in this volume focus upon various measures taken by the state and employers to foster the employment of older workers in Britain, mainland Europe, the US and Japan. The authors address key issues that will influence public policy, exploring what workers over 50 want, the impact of the ageing workforce on employer policies and the implications for governments in promoting and supporting extended working lives. The book is aimed at academics, students, policy makers and other professionals (such as training managers, HR professionals and trade unionists) interested in contemporary issues within social policy, the sociology of ageing, and human resource and diversity management. It wil also be of interest to older workers themselves.

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Imprint:	Policy Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2009
First published:	2009
Editors:	Wendy Loretto • Sarah Vickerstaff • Philip J. White
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-1-84742-418-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > General Promotions
LSN:	1-84742-418-X
Barcode:	9781847424181