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Ageism in the Workplace – Selected Research Results in SMEs from the Poznań Poviat

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  • Gajowiak Małgorzata

    (Poznan University of Technology, Faculty of Management Engineering Institute of Logistics, Department of Enterprises, Investments and Insurance)

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Research background In recent years a demographic crisis has been observed and the inverted age pyramid is hard proof of that. Due to that one can notice a need for a prolongation of the economic activity of older people. However, it is not an easy task in the case of ageism. Purpose The main aim of the article is to find out whether employees in SME from the Poznań poviat experience acts of discrimination due to age. Research methodology The article is based on a survey carried out using the CATI and PAPI methods. The research sample consisted of fifty SMEs from the Poznań poviat in the Greater Poland voivodeship. Results It can be indicated that older workers in most SMEs (54%) experienced acts of age discrimination, mostly in the form of disregard. However, stereotypes and discriminatory actions have not been considered as the most important barrier to effective cooperation between the older and younger generations. Only 18% of enterprises have thus far implemented the anti-discrimination policy. Novelty The originality of the work is in examining whether SMEs take into account the needs of older employees by adapting working conditions to them, especially in the sociological and psychological spheres. Activities aimed at combating stereotypes should be a priority among company managers. The answers to the research questions clearly justify the need for extensive education about old age and aging, as well as the preparation of the elderly for retirement.

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  • Gajowiak Małgorzata, 2024. "Ageism in the Workplace – Selected Research Results in SMEs from the Poznań Poviat," Folia Oeconomica Stetinensia, Sciendo, vol. 24(1), pages 41-55.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:foeste:v:24:y:2024:i:1:p:41-55:n:1003
    DOI: 10.2478/foli-2024-0003
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    Keywords

    demographic crisis; stereotypes; ageism; age diversity; age management;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • J11 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Demographic Trends, Macroeconomic Effects, and Forecasts
    • J16 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Economics of Gender; Non-labor Discrimination
    • J26 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Retirement; Retirement Policies
    • J71 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Labor Discrimination - - - Hiring and Firing

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