Informal learning and work engagement among older workers

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Older Employees ◽  
Younger Workers ◽  
Firm Success ◽  
Key Skills ◽  
Pertinent Information

Purpose Transfer of key skills and knowledge between older and younger workers remains vital for ongoing firm success. The effectiveness of this process can be increased when organizations provide opportunities for informal learning that serve to heighten levels of work engagement among older employees. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Transfer of key skills and knowledge between older and younger workers remains vital for ongoing firm success. The effectiveness of this process can be increased when organizations provide opportunities for informal learning that serve to heighten levels of work engagement among older employees. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers’ hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

The mediating role of informal learning on work engagement: older workers in the US public sector

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Osaretin Uhunoma ◽  
Doo Hun Lim ◽  
Woocheol Kim
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Organizational Setting ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Older Employees ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the mediating relationship between organizational culture, informal learning and work engagement of older workers in a public organizational setting. More specifically, this study aimed to investigate if informal learning is a pivotal component connecting an organizational-level factor (culture) to work engagement, which, in turn, directly influences business performance in the workplace. Design/methodology/approach After a careful review of the selected and relevant literature, four hypotheses were developed to test the structural relationships between the selected variables. Findings The data analysis indicated that informal learning mediated the relationship between organizational culture and work engagement for older employees working in a public organizational setting. Practical implications The findings from this study provide a solid justification for promoting informal learning in organizations to ensure knowledge transfer between younger and older generations while minimizing knowledge and financial loss for organizations. Originality/value In previous research, little emphasis has been placed on the impact of informal learning on work engagement. This study presents a valuable finding about the role of informal learning to facilitate work engagement for older workers.

Organizational learning through informal ties

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-42
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Social Mechanisms ◽  
Content Type ◽  
External Stakeholders ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Informal learning ties posses scope to play a substantial role in the development of professionals. Creating such ties with different key internal and external stakeholders provides a valuable source of learning opportunities. Different social mechanisms can influence network creation and enhance the quality of learning that emerges as a result. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Employee well-being in a stressful work environment

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Organizational Justice ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Employee Health ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Work Contexts

Purpose Psychological capital and perceived organizational justice are important personal and job-related resources with scope to positively affect employee health in stressful work contexts. Delivering programs to develop these resources together with a focus on increasing work engagement can best help generate desired outcomes. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.  Findings Psychological capital and perceived organizational justice are important personal and job-related resources with scope to positively affect employee health in stressful work contexts. Delivering programs to develop these resources together with a focus on increasing work engagement can best help generate desired outcomes. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Increasing learning effectiveness in an SME context

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 35-37
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Approach To Learning ◽  
Formal And Informal Learning ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
The Right ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Finding an approach to learning that meets their requirements remains a challenge for SMEs. An appropriate blend of formal and informal learning aspects offers some encouragement and problem-based learning has the potential to tick the right boxes in this respect. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Older employees and technology use

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 36-38
Keyword(s):  
Technology Use ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Older Employees ◽  
Significant Barrier ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Future Intention ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Perceived Complexity ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Age is widely regarded as a significant barrier to technology adoption. Older employees are negatively stereotyped as lacking the necessary motivation and capabilities needed to embrace things such as e-learning. However, evidence suggests that perceived complexity, learning authenticity, and availability of technical support could be more influential than age when it comes to acceptance of such technologies and future intention to use them. Scope, therefore, exists to increase engagement with e-learning among older workers if organizations address concerns associated with these factors. Practical implications The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

The importance of engaging in workplace learning

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 25-27
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Workplace Learning ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Middle Managers ◽  
Formal Learning ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Informal Settings ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – Despite organizations spending billions of dollars each year on formal learning, >70 per cent of learning in the workplace is informal. Employees are constantly picking up additional skills, knowledge and ideas in informal settings. This article identifies the informal learning activities and learning processes that middle managers find most useful in their work and careers. Practical implications – Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Social implications – Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that can have a broader social impact. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Reducing early retirement intention among older workers

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Older Workers ◽  
Early Retirement ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Flexible Work Arrangements ◽  
Flexible Work ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Work Arrangements ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Work Goals ◽  
Work Passion

Purpose Retirement of older workers results in a damaging loss of important knowledge and capabilities. By focusing on work goals, generating work passion and providing flexible work arrangements, firms can help reduce early retirement intention. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Retirement of older workers results in a damaging loss of important knowledge and capabilities. By focusing on work goals, generating work passion and providing flexible work arrangements, firms can help reduce early retirement intention. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers’ hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Expertise – from the mouths of babes

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 22-24
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Formal Learning ◽  
Background Characteristics ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Employees mostly learn informally by talking or collaborating with others, searching information online and feedback giving and seeking from colleagues and supervisors and reading. Next, it was found that organizational drivers, task and job drivers, personal drivers and formal learning influenced employees’ informal learning. Background characteristics, on the contrary, were not found to influence informal learning. Overall, within these categories, the following drivers had the greatest influence on informal learning: commitment to learning and development, feedback as well as interactions with and support from colleagues and supervisors. Practical implications The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Never too old to work: managing an age diverse workforce

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 117-122
Author(s):  
Steve Butler
Keyword(s):  
Older Workers ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Team Member ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Diverse Workforce ◽  
Elderly Parents ◽  
Younger Workers ◽  
Huge Impact ◽  
Changing Demographics

Purpose Setting the scene of a workforce that is living and working longer. Changing demographics are going to have a huge impact on the workplace and businesses need to get ahead of the curve. Design/methodology/approach Age stereotyping is one of the biggest issues faced by companies today. Companies need to focus on recruiting and retaining people based on their ability and capabilities, not their age. Findings In an intergenerational team, the team members are not artificially defined or divided by age; it is their talent that is important. Employers must recognize the unique skills and experiences each team member brings. Originality/value The expectation of flexibility among younger employees is now ingrained. If businesses want to recruit and retain younger workers, they must embrace this way of working. Flexibility is just as important for older workers, especially those with caring responsibilities (children or elderly parents.) Employers need to adapt their benefits package to appeal to all.

Social interactions and workplace learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 31-33
Keyword(s):  
Social Interactions ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Workplace Learning ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Heterogeneous Firms ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Businesses that place strong emphasis on workplace learning become better positioned to succeed. Social interactions play a critical role in enabling the informal learning identified as an important aspect of learning overall. Leaders should therefore design tasks to enable such interaction which can become more significant still within culturally heterogeneous firms. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

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