Extended working lives? The meaning of working to older university workers in Australia
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Shacklock, Kate
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2006
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This paper reports the findings of a study of older Australian public sector employees on the meaning of working to them as individuals. The findings from the qualitative research suggest that working is important and enjoyable for older workers but there are differences between staff concerning the importance of "working" when compared with "family". Further, these views impact upon these older workers' intentions to continue working. Differences between the participant categories are identified and explanations offered. The evidence suggests directions for practitioners and policy makers for the retention of older workers.This paper reports the findings of a study of older Australian public sector employees on the meaning of working to them as individuals. The findings from the qualitative research suggest that working is important and enjoyable for older workers but there are differences between staff concerning the importance of "working" when compared with "family". Further, these views impact upon these older workers' intentions to continue working. Differences between the participant categories are identified and explanations offered. The evidence suggests directions for practitioners and policy makers for the retention of older workers.
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Journal Title
International Journal of Human Resources Development and Management
Volume
6
Issue
2/3/4
Copyright Statement
© 2006 Inderscience Publishers. This is the author-manuscript version of this paper. Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. Please refer to the journal's website for access to the definitive, published version.
Subject
Business and Management