The push and pull of early retirement

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Older Workers ◽  
Business Case ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Working Age ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Base Management ◽  
Push And Pull ◽  
Safe Working

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 The population is ageing. The ratio between people of working age and those of retirement age is decreasing. One option to combat this is for employees to remain working longer and delay retirement. A proactive company creates a business case analyzing the demographics of the workforce and putting together a continuity plan to maintain the knowledge base. Management prioritizes age management and promotes positive attitudes toward older workers, ensuring there are sufficient resources to create a healthy and safe working environment for all, taking into account individual needs. This allows employees to work for longer, rather than take age-compulsory redundancy. 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 engagement insights from Jamaica's hospitality industry: compounding the benefits of a service orientation through customer service training

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 44-46
Keyword(s):  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Employee Perceptions ◽  
Service Orientation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Service Levels ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Customer Service Training ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Pertinent Information

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 This research paper concentrates on the employee perceptions of service orientation and customer service training, and how these impact upon employee engagement levels within all-inclusive hotel businesses in Jamaica. The results reveal that a strategy of pursuing service orientation and running customer service training rewards the employer with increased engagement and positive attitudes among staff, which translates to a commercially valuable boost in customer service levels. 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.

A study of two innovative workplace programmes for workers with intellectual disabilities (WWID) in Australia revealed their positive influence

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 5-6
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
A Company ◽  
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 A study of two innovative workplace programs for workers with intellectual disabilities (WWIDs) in Australia revealed their positive influence. The study has a number of practical implications. The first is that HR departments can play a significant role in developing innovative projects that help WWIDs to settle down in a company. Ideally, the programs help them to move from feeling like “outsiders” to being “insiders,” who understand the working environment and feel closer to their colleagues. The best moment for such innovative programs is right at the start of employment. 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.

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.

Long engagement

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Stock Options ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information

Purpose The need to foster engagement in employees is often talked about in the C-suite of large organizations, but one wonders if anyone sate round board tables in expensive suits really gets what that means. For sure, they know what employee engagement entails – what it entails are higher levels of productivity from the same set of employees, a more profitable business, a safer working environment and a healthier workforce. What’s not to like? Employee engagement will therefore be a top priority for the suits, who will order someone to get right on it and meanwhile go back to studying the fluctuating value of their stock options. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds his/her own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings The need to foster engagement in employees is often talked about in the C-suite of large organizations, but one wonders if anyone sate round board tables in expensive suits really gets what that means. For sure, they know what employee engagement entails – what it entails are higher levels of productivity from the same set of employees, a more profitable business, a safer working environment and a healthier workforce. What’s not to like? Employee engagement will therefore be a top priority for the suits, who will order someone to get right on it and meanwhile go back to studying the fluctuating value of their stock options. 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.

Push and pull factors for knowledge exchange

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 33-35
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Push And Pull Factors ◽  
Financial Speculation ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Areas Of Concern ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
Push And Pull ◽  
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 In the dark days following the great financial crisis, there was an increase in pressure from the central and local government in many Western countries to unlocking asset that was hidden away or lay unused in their respective areas of concern. There was a need to look for something different, something other than wild financial speculation that would drive the economy forward. Some may have regarded this as akin to chasing rainbows, but it was felt at the very least a new perspective would be beneficial for all concerned. 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 jury is out – Can the HR managers be the choice architects in a post-pandemic work setting?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Subhashis Sinha ◽  
Nikunj Kumar Jain
Keyword(s):  
Behavioural Economics ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Choice Architecture ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Safe Place ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Hr Managers ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Safe Working

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore the role of HR managers as choice architects to increase the communication efforts for vaccination drives, thereby making the workplace a safe place for all employees.Design/methodology/approachThis study used qualitative research methodology and interviewed 10 HR managers.FindingsThe findings indicate that HR managers can use the nudge theory and choice architecture to encourage employees towards coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination.Practical implicationsHR professionals will get an alternate perspective regarding how learnings from behavioural economics can be leveraged in a post-pandemic world which can help them create a safe working environment.Originality/valueThis paper is an attempt to explore how learnings from behavioural economics (that is, nudge theory and choice architecture) can be leveraged by HR managers to design default options while organizing COVID-19 vaccination camps to motivate employees to get fully vaccinated and hence creating a safe working environment.

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.

How Real Madrid increases love for its brand: the importance of interactive communication

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (11) ◽  
pp. 4-6
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Brand Management ◽  
Purchase Decisions ◽  
Interactive Communication ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Competitive Edge ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
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 A firm’s brand is widely acknowledged as being one of its most critical assets. Considerable emphasis on effective brand management must therefore be a top priority for company leaders. Securing a competitive edge becomes much likelier when the brand is strong. Brands play a major role in raising an organization’s profile and helping to engage customers. People form associations about a brand that serve to influence their purchase decisions. Research has shown how such positive attitudes often result in consumers demonstrating loyalty towards the brand in question. 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.

Extending the careers of older workers: the role of individual working agreements

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 24-26
Author(s):  
Graham Cole
Keyword(s):  
Older Workers ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Developed Economies ◽  
Obvious Consequence ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Targeted Approach

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 An ageing population is a characteristic shared by many developed economies. One obvious consequence of this trend is an increase in the number of older workers. Age equals knowledge, skills and experience. So, given the value of these qualities in the workplace, firms should continue to utilize what such individuals have to offer. Insightful organizations realize this and have begun to devise certain human resource practices with their more senior employees in mind. But results have been inconsistent thus far. This suggests that a different strategy is required. It is normal for people's needs to change as they get older. With age comes heterogeneity. Now this should be noted within the workplace as well as outside of it. In the light of such knowledge, perhaps a more targeted approach could be of greater benefit to senior members of staff. 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.

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