Managing Age in Organizational Context: A Comparative Study of the Meaning of Age Among Managers

Grant number: DP120100513 | Funding period: 2012 - 2016

Completed

Abstract

Australians are currently being encouraged to work longer to maximise their contribution to the economy but they often report there are organisational barriers to doing so. This study offers a new approach to understanding age focusing on managers and offers a framework of effective strategies for employers in managing age.

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