Exploring the training needs of older workers in the foodservice industry

International Journal of Hospitality Management

Volumn 44, Issue , 2015, Pages 157-164

  Ravichandran, Swathi ^a   Cichy, Kelly E ^a   Powers, Monica ^a   Kirby, Kara ^a  

^a KENT STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Foodservice; Older workers; Technology; Training benefits; Training method; Training pace

Indexed keywords

EID: 84910049122     PISSN: 02784319     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2014.10.003     Document Type: Article

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