An introduction to the work and well-being of older workers: From managing threats to creating opportunities

Journal of Managerial Psychology

Volumn 23, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 353-363

  Peeters, Maria C W ^a   van Emmerik, Hetty ^a  

^a UTRECHT UNIVERSITY   (Netherlands)

Author keywords

Ageing (biology); Equal opportunities; Older workers; Work identity

Indexed keywords

EID: 42649083029     PISSN: 02683946     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/02683940810869006     Document Type: Article

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