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The Impact Of Technological Advances On Older Workers, Toni Mcintosh
The Impact Of Technological Advances On Older Workers, Toni Mcintosh
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The general problem addressed in this study was the treatment of older workers in the information technology industry that contributes to age discrimination in the workplace. Age discrimination is against the law irrespective of whether it is aimed at older workers in the workforce or becoming job candidates at an advanced age. Although previous research has shown that age discrimination is prevalent in work environments, little has been suggested to eradicate the issue in the workplace. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to investigate the issue of age discrimination as it relates to workers over the age of …