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"With the long-term trend toward earlier retirement slowing down, and the majority of older workers remaining in employment up to and beyond statutory retirement ages, it is increasingly important that we understand how to react to these changes. Bridge Employment patterns and activities have changed greatly over the past decade yet there is little information about the benefits of the various different forms this can take, both for employees and employers.The reasons for Bridge Employment are diverse, but the benefits both for the individuals and for organizations are considerable: from satisfaction in retirement, to financial security and economic well-being in later life, and the retention of skills and experience by organizations. Drawing on international research expertise, this book offers a comprehensive overview and analysis of bridge employment in Europe and the US, and summarises the psychological, psychosocial, organizational and social benefits for employees, employers and society.Reflecting the current debate in many countries about the ageing labour force and costs of retirement, this book provokes debate and reflection for both organizational decisions and public policies. It will provide a fascinating read for scholars and researchers in HR, organizational studies and public policy"--
List of contents
1. Introduction Part I: Bridge Employment in Europe 2. Bridge Employment in the Netherlands: Who, What and Why? 3. Bridge Employment, a Swedish Perspective 4. Bridge Employment in Belgium: Between an Early Retirement Culture and a Concern for Work Sustainability 5. Flexible Transitions from Work to Retirement: Evidence from Poland 6. Bridge Employment in Spain: A Possible Option to Postpone Retirement 7. Career Transitions at Retirement age in the United Kingdom: Bridge Employment or Continued Career Progression? 8. No Bridge and no Employment? Problems and Challenges for Older Workers in Italy 9. Flexible Transitions from Work to Retirement in Germany Part II: Bridge Employment in America 10. Bridge Employment in the United States 11. Promoting Active Aging: The Canadian Experience of Bridge Employment Part III: Bridge Employment in the Asis-Pacific Region 12. The Role of Partial Retirement in Organizational Policy Making in Australia 13. Japanese Approach to Bridge Jobs 14. Bridge Employment: Lessons Learned and Future Prospects for Research and Practice
About the author
Carlos-María Alcover, Gabriela Topa, Emma Parry, Frnaco Fraccaroli, Marco Depolo
Summary
Drawing on international research expertise, this book offers an overview and analysis of bridge employment experiences in Europe and the US, and summarises the psychological, psychosocial, organizational and social benefits for employees, employers and society.
