The triumph of older workers during the Great Recession: Implications for employers and disability policy

Fogg, Neeta P.; Harrington, Paul E.; McMahon, Brian T.

doi:10.3233/jvr-2012-0589

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“…Older workers experience an increase in disability and chronic health conditions. Disability in the workplace increases sharply with age and it is predicted that between 2009 and 2018 the number of employed adults working with a disability will rise by 15% (Fogg, N.P., Harrington, P.E, & McMahon, B.T., 2012). By 2020, it is estimated that 50% of the U.S. population will be living with at least one chronic health condition and one-quarter will be living with multiple chronic health conditions (Georgetown Health Policy Institute, 2004).…”

Section: Costs Of Retaining Older Workersmentioning

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Aging at Work: The Importance of Understanding Accommodation in Social Work Practice

Hartnett¹,

Tabone²,

Orlsene³

2019

JSSW

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Background: With the aging of many Americans, society will face many challenges particularly in the workforce. With an increase of older workers in the U.S. workplace, there comes an increase in disability and chronic health conditions. Therefore, it is essential for employers to develop and deploy proactive retention policies and practices for older workers. Objective: The primary purpose of this study is to investigate whether or not age influences the accommodation process using data from the Job Accommodation Network (JAN). METHODS: Open and closed-ended data are collected using a 20-minute structured telephone interview of JAN customers (N= 1,721) from July 2009 through August 2016. Multivariate logistic regression models were conducted to examine age effect on job accommodation decisions, and additional analysis was used to explore experiences with accommodation process. Results: After adjusting for gender, education, race and length of time with company, age has marginally significant effect on accommodation decisions. Also many respondents stated a need for education, not only on the part of employees but also employers. Conclusions: Given that the workforce is aging and expected to continue to do so, this finding raises more questions and merit further inquiry. Implications for social work practice are discussed.

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Section: Costs Of Retaining Older Workersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Aging at Work: The Importance of Understanding Accommodation in Social Work Practice

Hartnett¹,

Tabone²,

Orlsene³

2019

JSSW

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Workplace health promotion for older workers: a systematic literature review

Poscia

Moscato

Milìa

et al. 2016

BMC Health Serv Res

109

105

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BackgroundAging of the workforce is a growing problem. As workers age, their physical, physiological and psychosocial capabilities change. Keeping older workers healthy and productive is a key goal of European labor policy and health promotion is a key to achieve this result. Previous studies about workplace health promotion (WHP) programs are usually focused on the entire workforce or to a specific topic. Within the framework of the EU-CHAFEA ProHealth65+ project, this paper aims to systematically review the literature on WHP interventions specifically targeted to older workers (OWs).MethodsThis systematic review was conducted by making a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, ISI Web of Science, SCOPUS, The Cochrane Library, CINAHL and PsychINFO databases. Search terms included ageing (and synonyms), worker (and synonyms), intervention (and synonyms), and health (and synonyms). The search was limited to papers in English or Italian published between January, 1st 2000 and May, 31st 2015. Relevant references in the selected articles were also analyzed.ResultsOf the 299 articles initially identified as relating to the topic, 18 articles met the inclusion criteria. The type, methods and outcome of interventions in the WHP programs retrieved were heterogenous, as was the definition of the age at which a worker is considered to be ‘older’. Most of the available studies had been conducted on small samples for a limited period of time.ConclusionOur review shows that, although this issue is of great importance, studies addressing WHP actions for OWs are few and generally of poor quality. Current evidence fails to show that WHP programs improve the work ability, productivity or job retention of older workers. In addition, there is limited evidence that WHP programs are effective in improving lifestyles and concur to maintain the health and well-being of older workers. There is a need for future WHP programs to be well-designed so that the effectiveness and cost-benefit of workplace interventions can be properly investigated.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12913-016-1518-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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Employer Practices for Employment of People With Disabilities: A Literature Scoping Review

Karpur

VanLooy

Bruyère

2014

Rehabilitation Research Policy and Education

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Purpose:Research on employment for people with disabilities has focused on the perspectives of people with disabilities and service providers. Empirical evidence about employer practices and their outcomes would inform the development of more targeted interventions.Method:Scoping review was conducted of literature discussing employer-focused research.Results:Research heavily concerned with employer attitudes and culture. Reports of studies of attitudes and behavior are primarily being published for an audience of service providers and advocates; much less is targeted at employers.Conclusions:Results point to need for empirical evidence of employer practices and behaviors and publication outlets reaching broader employer audience.

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The triumph of older workers during the Great Recession: Implications for employers and disability policy

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Aging at Work: The Importance of Understanding Accommodation in Social Work Practice

Aging at Work: The Importance of Understanding Accommodation in Social Work Practice

Workplace health promotion for older workers: a systematic literature review

Employer Practices for Employment of People With Disabilities: A Literature Scoping Review

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