Main Title |
The older worker advantage : making the most of our aging workforce / |
Author |
Shea, Gordon F.,
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Other Authors |
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Publisher |
Praeger, |
Year Published |
2006 |
OCLC Number |
60839354 |
ISBN |
0275987019; 9780275987015 |
Subjects |
Older people--Employment ;
èAlterer Arbeitnehmer ;
Beschäftigung ;
USA ;
Beschèaftigung
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJAM |
HD6279.S54 2006 |
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Region 3 Library/Philadelphia, PA |
06/02/2014 |
EKBM |
HD6279.S54 2006 |
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Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
06/11/2012 |
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Collation |
238 pages ; 25 cm |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-224) and index. |
Contents Notes |
Changing perspectives on older workers, workplaces and organizational cultures -- The demographic imperatives -- The evolving meaning of retirement -- Shedding common assumptions, myths and stereotypes about older employees -- The value of experience -- A real-life perspective : senior citizens only : the world of Vita Needle Company -- Successful safety, health and wellness partnerships -- Training and education : an executive perspective : new ideas from AES Corporation -- Building motivation and morale -- Appraising older employee performance : a real-life perspective : establishing a new performance management system at the U.S. Coast Guard -- Ensuring job success for the older employee -- Developing productive work teams -- Overcoming low individual and work group productivity -- Creating alternative work programs and flexible benefits for older employees -- Conclusion : keeping pace with changes in the workforce. |