Who gets fired, who gets re-hired: the role of workers’ contract, age, health, work ability, performance, work satisfaction and employee investments

Wagenaar, Alfred F.; Kompier, Michiel A. J.; Houtman, I.L.D.; Bossche, S.N.J. van den; Taris, Toon W.

doi:10.1007/s00420-014-0961-6

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“…The present findings are consistent with previous research associating medical factors with adverse work outcomes such as early retirement, early transition out of work, and unemployment ( Biefang et al, 1998 ; Rice et al, 2011 ; Wagenaar, Kompier, Houtman, van den Bossche, & Taris, 2015 ; Welch, Haile, Boden, & Hunting, 2010 ), although the present study focused on health-related factors reflecting functional status as opposed to medical factors. In the present study, both unexpected retirement and unemployment were predicted by health-related factors reflecting functional status.…”

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Factors Contributing to Unexpected Retirement and Unemployment in Adults Over 50 Years Old in Ireland

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Mosca

Mansfield

2017

Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine

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Older adults are increasingly important to maintaining stable workforces. As such, factors contributing to early workforce exit must be identified. This study aimed to identify predictors of unexpected retirement and unemployment at older age, with respect to psychological constructs, resulting adverse behaviors, and health-related factors reflecting functional status. Data were extracted from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) to predict unexpected retirement and unemployment in older adults in Ireland. Increasing age, increasing number of impairments in activities of daily living, and frailty status of “pre-frail/frail” (relative to non-frail) increased the likelihood of unexpected retirement; while greater numbers of physical limitations and “pre-frail/frail” status significantly predicted unemployment at older age. Pre-frail/frail status or reduced physical capability for everyday tasks may adversely affect older individuals’ ability to obtain and/or maintain employment. These findings advance the current understanding of factors associated with unexpected retirement and unemployment at older ages. Findings may aid in identifying strategies to extend working life and to aid at-risk older adults, and may inform components of care on which to focus to minimize loss of function and mobility, and maintain independence, with aging.

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confidence: 92%

Factors Contributing to Unexpected Retirement and Unemployment in Adults Over 50 Years Old in Ireland

Schinkel-Ivy

Mosca

Mansfield

2017

Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine

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“…Good health is a key resource for unemployed persons (Hult et al 2017;Ferreira et al 2015;van de Vijfeijke et al 2013), but also education, skills, values and attitudes contribute to an individual's perception of his or her work ability (Hult and Lappalainen 2018;Lappalainen et al 2017;Vastamäki et al 2014;Szlachta et al 2012;Pensola et al 2008). In addition, successful coping style (McGonagle et al 2015;Wageneer et al 2015) and leisure time physical exercise predict higher work ability (van de Vijfeijke et al 2013;Lindberg et al 2006). Many studies concerning work ability and functioning among unemployed are restricted to diagnose group (e.g.…”

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The association between changes in functional capacity and work ability among unemployed individuals

Savinainen

Seitsamo

Joensuu

2019

Int Arch Occup Environ Health

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Purpose Unemployment has multidimensional effects. This study investigated how the changes in functioning are associated with the changes in perceived work ability among unemployed people. Methods The participants were clients in projects funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) targeted for unemployed individuals. They answered a questionnaire covering work ability (Work Ability Score) and functioning (cognitive, psychological and social functioning, physical condition and everyday activities) and perceived health at the beginning and at the end of the project (mean follow-up 173 days). The study included data from unemployed respondents (N = 502) aged 19-64 years. Results Overall, during the follow-up, both work ability and different aspects of functioning improved, excluding physical condition. Changes in cognitive and psychological functioning, physical condition and everyday activities were significantly associated with the changes in work ability. The physical condition had the strongest association with the changes in work ability. Short unemployment time and especially good perceived health improved WAS over time. Age, gender and follow-up time were not associated with changes in work ability. Conclusions Maintaining or improving health and functioning and shortening the length of unemployment appeared to be important issues in enhancing work ability and thus increasing re-employability potential.

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“…Similar findings were reported in the European Household survey, with poor health and chronic conditions as determinants of not entering paid employment in most European countries [ 17 ]. Poor general health [ 18 , 19 ] and decreased work performance due to impaired health [ 20 ] have also been shown to reduce likelihood of re-employment. One limitation in these studies is that the indicators of physical health were measured in a general context, i.e.…”

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Musculoskeletal pain and re-employment among unemployed job seekers: a three-year follow-up study

2016

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BackgroundPoor health is a potential risk factor for not finding employment among unemployed individuals. We investigated the associations between localized and multiple-site musculoskeletal pain and re-employment in a three-year follow-up of unemployed job seekers.MethodsUnemployed people (n = 539) from six localities in southern Finland who participated in various active labour market policy measures at baseline in 2002/2003 were recruited into a three-year health service intervention trial. A questionnaire was used to collect data on musculoskeletal health and background characteristics at baseline and on employment status at the end of the follow-up. We conducted a complete case (n = 284) and multiple imputation analyses using logistic regression to investigate the association between baseline musculoskeletal pain and re-employment after three years.ResultsParticipants with severe pain in the lower back were less likely to become re-employed. This was independent of potential confounding variables. Pain in the hands/upper extremities, neck/shoulders, lower extremities, as well as multiple site were not determinants of re-employment.ConclusionsOur findings lend some support to the hypothesis that poor health can potentially cause health selection into employment. There is the need to disentangle health problems in order to clearly appreciate their putative impact on employment. This will allow for more targeted interventions for the unemployed.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12889-016-3200-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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Who gets fired, who gets re-hired: the role of workers’ contract, age, health, work ability, performance, work satisfaction and employee investments

Abstract: Temporary, less healthy, low work ability, poor performing, dissatisfied and "under-invested" workers are at risk for dismissal, whereas older and less healthy workers are (also) at risk for long-term unemployment after being dismissed.

Cited by 23 publications

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Factors Contributing to Unexpected Retirement and Unemployment in Adults Over 50 Years Old in Ireland

Factors Contributing to Unexpected Retirement and Unemployment in Adults Over 50 Years Old in Ireland

The association between changes in functional capacity and work ability among unemployed individuals

Musculoskeletal pain and re-employment among unemployed job seekers: a three-year follow-up study

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