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Harnessing the Expert Knowledge of Older Workers: Issues and Challenges

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  • Carmel Joe

    (School of Information Management, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand)

  • Pak Yoong

    (School of Information Management, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand)

Abstract

This paper reports part of a study that examines how to harness the expert knowledge of older workers. Five older workers, from both public and private sector organisations, were interviewed face to face regarding their potential contributions to other colleagues based on their expertise on work practices. Preliminary results revealed the following set of issues and challenges: (a) challenges in transitioning to retirement; (b) relevant and transferable skills and knowledge; (c) organisational readiness in retaining knowledge and skills; and (d) the use of information technology to support knowledge sharing. The implications of these findings for future research will be discussed.

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  • Carmel Joe & Pak Yoong, 2006. "Harnessing the Expert Knowledge of Older Workers: Issues and Challenges," Journal of Information & Knowledge Management (JIKM), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 5(01), pages 63-72.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:jikmxx:v:05:y:2006:i:01:n:s0219649206001323
    DOI: 10.1142/S0219649206001323
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    1. Geisler, Eliezer, 2007. "The metrics of knowledge: Mechanisms for preserving the value of managerial knowledge," Business Horizons, Elsevier, vol. 50(6), pages 467-477.

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