Labour relations for the future: aging management policies to retain older workers
Abstract
Workforce ageing translates urgent revision in HRM. To answer this challenge, mechanisms to retain older workers must be adopted. This research aims to understand the influence of HRM practices, suitable for older workers, in their decision to remain active in the labour market. To achieve this, an exploratory study was conducted, using a questionnaire addressed to the active Portuguese population, answered by 434 subjects, age 50+ years old. Data were analysed using statistical descriptive and frequency analyses, ANOVA’s and linear regressions. Findings evidenced the adoption of specific HRM practices as promoters of older worker’s retention. Significant differences were identified, when compared by sex, sector and company size. Findings suggest intervention clues that can improve HRM practices to increase the retention of these workers.
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