Changing Age and Career Concepts in the Austrian Banking Industry
A Case Study of Middle-Aged Non-managerial Employees and Managers
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Beschreibung
Demographic change is affecting societies and organizations alike. Although ageing is relevant to all, there is still a tendency for more negative stereotypes to be attributed to older individuals, while positive stereotypes are mainly associated with younger individuals. Further, there are indications of gendered ageism, showing that age prejudices are more likely to affect women. This book argues that, through holistic measures, human resources management is of fundamental importance to an age-friendly and non-age-discriminatory culture. It can be assumed that awareness-raising on age issues also takes into account the gender issue. Drawing on qualitative interviews with employees in the Austrian banking industry and using an analytical framework, the author provides suggestions and implications for organizations to address this situation.
Demographic change is affecting societies and organizations alike. Although ageing is relevant to all, there is still a tendency for more negative stereotypes to be attributed to older individuals, while positive stereotypes are mainly associated with younger individuals. Further, there are indications of gendered ageism, showing that age prejudices are more likely to affect women. This book argues that, through holistic measures, human resources management is of fundamental importance to an age-friendly and non-age-discriminatory culture. It can be assumed that awareness-raising on age issues also takes into account the gender issue. Drawing on qualitative interviews with employees in the Austrian banking industry and using an analytical framework, the author provides suggestions and implications for organizations to address this situation.
Discusses the effects of age and gender in career development in a significant case study Provides a thorough literature review on age, age stereotypes and contemporary careers Presents practical implications for organizational and managerial practice about challenges regarding age, gender and careers
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Barbara Marina Covarrubias Venegas
Themen in »Changing Age and Career Concepts in the Austrian Banking Industry«
Middle-aged employees Gender and ageing Demographic changes Age discrimination Ageist stereotypes Career development and retirement banking