Keywords

older employees, training and development of older workers, performance appraisal of older employees, retention of older employees

 

Authors

  1. Tourigny, Louise PhD
  2. Pulich, Marcia PhD

Abstract

This article explores the needs and interests of older employees in training and development efforts which can result in higher retention rates. Managers may be reluctant to train workers close to retirement age for various reasons. Managers also use certain practices to avoid training older employees. When training is offered, accurate performance feedback is essential for desired training outcomes to occur. Finally, areas are proposed which are more appropriate to include in training and development endeavors for older employees versus younger ones.