Labour relations for the future: aging management policies to retain older workers

  • Ana Raquel Cardoso de Souza Rodrigues CEOS-RH
  • Ana Cláudia Rodrigues Instituto Politécnico do Porto
  • Ana Maria Gonçalves Lourenço Roque Santos Pinto Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/crla.68868
Keywords: human resource practices, older workers, age management, intention to remain active

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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Published
2020-05-08
How to Cite
Cardoso de Souza Rodrigues A. R., Rodrigues A. C. y Gonçalves Lourenço Roque Santos Pinto A. M. (2020). Labour relations for the future: aging management policies to retain older workers. Cuadernos de Relaciones Laborales, 38(1), 59-84. https://doi.org/10.5209/crla.68868
Issue
Vol. 38 No. 1 (2020): Monographic: Employment, age and gender: the impact of the reforms and the necessary debate on the future of labor relations
Section
Monographic

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