Case 1

TAREK MAHMUD
ID: 91908014
What changes in employment relationships are likely to
occur as the population age?

 As the workforce ages it is likely that companies will look to other options such as
outsourcing make jobs more flexible.
 Phased retirement.
 More training tailored towards older people
 Reduced hours and flexible schedules
Do you think increasing age diversity will create new challenges for
managers? What types of challenges do you expect will be most profound?

 Finding a way to balance motivation in the workplace. This is because what

motivates a younger person will not necessarily motivate an older person.
 Managers will need to find a way to balance this when dealing with age diversity.
 Problem of how to form a cohesive workplace by bridging the gap between the
older and younger workers.
How can organizations cope with differences related
to age discrimination in the workplace?
 By implementing strategies that place older people in positions best suited to their
ability without stereotyping them.
 Organizations need to look for ways to make technology more friendly to older
people as this can enhance the workplace experience for an older population.
 Ensure that the reward system is based on performance and not tenure.