14 Feb 2017

Report: Fulfilling work: What do older workers value about work and why?

The workplace and job-related factors that make employment fulfilling for older workers are explored in this report. The research, conducted by the Institute for Employment Studies on behalf of the Centre for Ageing Better, offers insights into the attitudes of older workers and the implications for employers.

The report is split into three sections covering older workers’ attitudes towards different aspects of work. They are:

Work content – what is valued about job roles and tasks.
Work culture – how work is considered fulfilling if certain behaviours, management styles and values are presented.
Workplace adjustments – practical steps employers can take to make workplace more age-friendly.

This report offers guidance on what employers can do to support older workers and to create age-friendly workplaces.