Accommodating older people at work
H. Bouma
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AbstractIn industrial countries, numbers are growing of workers above age 60. Political pressure for later pension schemes is mainly based on financial motives. However, there are better reasons for a longer working life. Here it is argued that a majority of people can keep on working quite well up to about 75 yrs, provided certain working conditions are met and both preventive and ergonomic measures are put in place. Main issues are: fostering motivation, providing focused, situated training and creating suitable work environments.This is summarized in ten recommendations, separate for employers and for older people themselves.Keywords: older people; work; motivation; prevention; egonomics
H. Bouma (2013). Accommodating older people at work. Gerontechnology, 11(4), 489-492
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2013.11.4.001.00