Sustainable Development and Justice between Generations in Latvia. Case of IT Professionals

The ideas of social justice between members of the same generation and between members of different generations are described in scientific literature as the main normative principles of sustainable development. Distribution of public resources between generations can be considered fair and honest, when each successive generation can expect the same care and benefits as the previous generation. But, in the modern world, it is almost impossible. Are there any intergenerational conflicts in Latvia connected with environmental and social justice? This question has become the main research issue of this study. The results of the study show that in Latvian society there is a certain understanding of environmental justice, as necessity to limit intensity of consumption in order to preserve the environment. In this issue, interests of all generations intersect, so environmental problems can be solved in society without intergenerational conflicts. Social justice issues are more complex for Latvian society. Even in high-income social groups, generational perceptions of how fairly the state redistributes public resources differ. This provokes a protest, which is expressed in unwillingness to pay taxes and justification of tax evasion.

Understanding Older Canadian Workers' Perspectives on Age and Aging in the Context of Communication and Knowledge Transfer

Background The Canadian population is aging, as is the Canadian workforce, resulting in an increase in different generations working with one another. The current study aims at understanding, from the older worker’s point of view, generational perceptions in the workplace, and further how such perceptions are linked with communication patterns as well as knowledge transfer.Analysis This study collected 167 responses from a survey of older workers. The questionnaire addressed variables under study such as intergenerational perceptions, and workplace communication and collaboration patterns.Conclusion and implications Results suggest that older workers perceived that their younger peers view them positively. Furthermore, older workers rely on accommodative communication patterns and favor knowledge transfer when interacting with younger colleagues.Contexte La main-d’œuvre canadiennes c’est vieillissantes et différentes générations de travaillent se côtoient désormais les unes les autres. La présente étude vise à comprendre, du point du vue du travailleur vieillissant, comment les générations se perçoivent l’une l’autre; en outre, comment ces perceptions sont en lien avec la communication et le transfert des connaissances au travail.Analyse Un sondage par questionnaire a été effectué auprès de 167 travailleurs canadiens. Le questionnaire incluait des énoncés en lien avec les variables à l’étude, soit les perceptions intergénérationnelles, la communication et le transfert des connaissances au travail.Conclusions et implications Les résultats suggèrent que les travailleurs vieillissants sont d’avis que leurs plus jeunes collègues les perçoivent de manière positive. En outre, ces résultats montrent que les travailleurs vieillissants favorisent un mode de communication accommodant envers leurs jeunes collègues et valorisent le transfert de leurs connaissances.