Abstract (EN):
A discussion on the ageing of the working population and the necessary management strategies for this new
paradigm is presented in this paper. The purpose of this article is to show that "older worker" is not, in itself, a
risk for the management of occupational risk. A literature review was carried out concerning prejudices towards
seniors workers (age over 50); e.g., it is a common belief that seniors workers are: i) more susceptible to
accidents, ii) less reliable and iii) more resistant to change. However studies of the working population in Europe
contradict such prejudice, showing that with adequate management of organizational environment, corporations
have much to gain from the diversity of ages and experiences.
Idioma:
Inglês
Tipo (Avaliação Docente):
Científica
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