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The Workforce Demographic Shift and the Changing Nature of Work: Implications for Policy, Productivity, and Participation

TAYLOR, P ; Earl, C ; Roberts, C ; Huynh, P ; Davis, S ; Profili, S ; Sammarra, A ; Innocenti, L (Emerald Group Publishing, 2017-08-01)

Population ageing, coupled with economic uncertainty and a shifting workforce structure, has directed the attention of public and organizational policy makers toward the potential contribution of older workers and skilled migrants in meeting labor supply shortages in ageing populations. This chapter presents labor supply and demand scenarios for 10 OECD countries and examines trends in the labor force participation of older workers against the backdrop of changes to the nature of work in an era of globalization, casualization, and, increasingly, automation. Brief analysis of each country’s situation and policy responses indicates that China, Japan, and Korea stand out as being at particular risk of being unable to maintain growth without undertaking drastic action, although their areas of focus need to differ. A limitation of the study is that GDP projections used in labor demand analysis were based on historical rates and represented past potential and a long-run average of historic economic output. Future research might also undertake comparative analysis of case studies addressing different potential solutions to workforce ageing. A key implication of the study is that there is a need to take a blended approach to public policy regarding older workers in a changing labor market. Where migration has historically been a source of labor supplementation, this may become a less viable avenue over the near future. Future shortfalls in labor imply that economies will increasingly need to diversify their sources of workers in order to maintain economic growth. For public policy makers the challenge will be to overcome public antipathy to migration and longer working lives.
Reconceptualising work-retirement transitions: Critiques of the new retirement and bridge employment

Earl, C ; TAYLOR, P ; Aaltio, I ; Mills, A ; Mills, JH (Palgrave Macmillan, 2017)

There is an extensive and growing research literature, particularly in the psychology and management disciplines, concerning ‘bridge employment’ which, it is argued, is increasingly occurring between the end of a career job and full retirement. However, this area is undertheorized and lacks an appreciation of the wider literature concerned with work and retirement, in particular being informed by the political economy and life course perspectives. Bridging the gap between work and retirement is of current concern as governments extend the ages at which people work and retire, with retirement, once considered the moral foundation of social welfare systems, being refashioned as a kind of unemployment. This chapter takes a critical stance on the concept of bridge employment, questioning its utility for researchers and policymakers as a lens through which to view the evolution of work–retirement transitions.
Resilient Labour Markets and Demographic Change in Selected Regions of the Netherlands

Verwest, F ; TAYLOR, P ; van Wissen, L ; van Dijk, J ; Edzes, A ; Hamersma, M ; Cörvers, F ; de Grip, A ; van Thor, J ; Martinez, C ; Weyman, T ; van Dijk, J (Springer, 2017)

Although the population of the Netherlands is increasing, the population growth rate, even if fluctuating considerably, has been declining since the 1960s. The age structure of the Netherlands since the 1960s has also experienced change, declining youth (under 20 years old), growth and then decline in the 20–40 year-old age cohort, a significant increase in the 40–65 age cohort, and gradual increases in the 65–80+ cohort. As a result of the changing demography, the workforce will be older and this will impact upon the labour market, increasing the number of older workers and reducing the number of new entrants. The case study of the Netherlands revealed the different responses to demographic challenges occurring within the selected regions; with each region (Groningen/Drenthe, Limburg and Zeeland) experiencing different issues associated with its socio-economic situation, localised population shrinkage, population ageing, migration, labour shortages and skill gaps.
Encyclopedia of Geropsychology

TAYLOR, P ; Earl, C ; Pachana, NA (Springer Singapore, 2015)
Older workers: past, present and future

TAYLOR, P ; Wang, C (SSAP, 2013)
Introduction: older workers in an ageing society

TAYLOR, P ; Taylor, P (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2013)
Review: agendas in researching ageing and work

TAYLOR, P ; Taylor, P (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2013)

This chapter aims to provide a summary of themes emerging from the preceding chapters and to identify fresh research agendas. It sets out lessons for the social and labour market actors and for older workers themselves in responding to demographic trends.
Working Longer in a Changing Economy: Will Ageing Populations Mean Ageing Workforces?

TAYLOR, P ; McLoughlin, C ; Taylor, P (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2013)
Ageism and age discrimination in the labour market and employer responses

TAYLOR, P ; Griffin, T ; Beddie, F (NCVE, 2011)
Is early retirement history?

TAYLOR, P ; Ennals, R (Peter Lang Publishing, 2011)

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