50+ Employment
Due to copyright laws PRIME is unable to provide copies of many of the papers on this website, however details of how to acquire copies are listed below.
70. Changing work in later life: Setting an Agenda, October 2003. By Stephen Mcnair, Claire Humphreys, Steve Woodfield, Lynda Owen, University of Surrey Centre for research in the older workforce. Full report is available on Telephone: 01483 300800.
71. Employment transitions of older workers. The role of flexible employment for older workers - By Stephen Lissenburgh and Deborah Smeaton. Using national survey data, the research examined the characteristics and experiences of those leaving permanent jobs, factors associated with moving to temporary , part-time or self-employment and the qualities of these alternatives forms of work. Full report available from Marston Book Services Tel: 01235 465500 . www.bris.ac.uk/publications/
72. Older workers – Statistics 2002. An Age Positive fact sheet on older workers. Available from www.agepositive.gov.uk
73. Simplicity, security and choice working and saving for retirement Greenpaper by DWP 2002. Chapter 6 (Page 93 to 108) looks at the government initiatives to extend opportunities for older workers. Paper available from DWP on www.dwp.gov.uk/consultations/consult/2002/pensions/gp.pdf
74. Age Concerns South Gloucester: Senior Citizens’ Survey 2002. a survey that looks at key issues relating to the independence of the over 50’s in South Gloucester. Chapter 14 Page 117 gives views on the over 50’s feel about employment. Available from Age Concern South Gloucestershire, 01454 857754
75. Working After State Pension Age: Quantitative Analysis by Deborah Smeaton and Stephen Mckay 2003 A study looks at the factors affecting the labour participation of older people and particularly after state pension Age. Self- Employment features strongly in this study. Paper available from DWP website.
76. Declining Job Opportunities for Older Workers in Britain: The Role of Job-specific Characteristics – by Richard Disney, Denise Hawkes and Ylva Heden (July 2002). This paper focuses on the demand for older workers in Britain, in particular focusing on the difference between the hirers of older workers and those of prime age workers. www.nottingham.ac.uk (available in pdf form)
77. Moving Older People into Jobs. Jobcentre Plus, New Deal and the job shortfall for the over 50’s. Christina Beatty and Stephen Fothergill 2002. This paper critically assesses movement initiatives to raise the the labour force participation of older workers. Copies available for £5 from The Third Age Employment Network, Tel: 020 7843 1590
78. Ageing and labour markets for older workers – by Alexander Samorodov (2001). A paper that looks at ageing and its consequences before focusing on all aspects of the employment of older people. www-ilo-mirror.cornell.edu
79. Older people and employment – from www.policylibrary.com (2001). Key facts and figures about older people and employment worldwide.
80. The Introduction of additional questions on employment status to the Labour Force Survey – by Rachel Hill (2000). Gives the findings of the labour Force Survey including figures for 50+ age range.
81. Older Workers’ Experiences in the Labour Market: A Qualitative Investigation on Employee Perceptions of Work, Redundancy or Early Retirement” – by the New Policy Institute (2000). A research project that generated in-depth qualitative data about the experiences and attitudes of older workers in the labour market. There is also a useful reference section.Contact PRIME for information on how to get a copy
82. Briefing – TAEN newsletter (January 2000). A look at government programmes on age, employment and enterprise. There are sections on New Deal 50+ and on ageism legislation. Copies available at www.taen.org.uk
83. Making it Happen Briefing 1” – (Autumn 1999). A look at what the ageing British population wants and needs and how the government can improve its policies for older people. Copy available at www.bettergovernmentforolderpeople.gov.uk
84. The glass precipice: Employability for a mixed age workforce – by Kerry Platman (1999). A look at how, with an ageing population, it is essential that the government must invest in education and training of over 50s if Britain is to continue to survive amongst its competitors.For a copy contact Age Concern, Employers Forum on Age. Tel: 0181 765 7280
85. Creativity, Innovation and Change – a transcript from BBC Radio (1999). A programme looking at the future of businesses, after such changes as jobs no longer being for life; and traditional company structures are being questioned. There is a panel of experts who discuss this.
86. Careers Guidance in the Third Age: A Mapping Age” – by Geoffrey Ford. A research paper highlighting the key issues of careers guidance for the 50+. DfEE Key Indicators on Older Workers: December 1999 – Key facts and figures on older workers in, or out of, the workforce.Copies available from NICEC 01223 460277
87. A summary of “The Fifties Revival” – by J Kodz, B Kersley and P Bates (1999). This report looks at older workers and the way employers are responding to the increase in them. For the full report go to www.employment-studies.co.uk and download it for £8 or buy it (bound) for £19:95.
88. Government Programmes on Age and Employment – is a document explaining what the government offers the 50+ population to increase their employability. Copies available at http://www.taen.org.uk/
89. Employers and older workers: attitudes and employment practices” – by Philip Taylor and Alan Walker. An article examining the relationship between personnel managers and employment practices affecting older workers.
90. Causes of workless ness among over 50s” – A paper that sets out the possible causes of falling employment rates among older workers. Areas looked at include the extent to which recruitment or retention is the issue.
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