Retaining an ageing workforce: The effects of high-performance work systems and flexible work programmes

被引:29
作者
Stirpe, Luigi [1 ]
Trullen, Jordi [2 ]
Bonache, Jaime [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Carlos III Madrid, Dept Business Adm, Calle Madrid 126, E-28903 Getafe, Spain
[2] Univ Ramon Llull, ESADE, Dept People Management & Org, Sant Cugat Del Valles, Spain
关键词
flexible work programmes; high-performance work systems; job demands-resources model; retention rate; workforce ageing; HUMAN-RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT; HIGH-INVOLVEMENT MANAGEMENT; OLDER WORKERS; JOB-SATISFACTION; SOCIOEMOTIONAL SELECTIVITY; MEDIATING MECHANISMS; AFFECTIVE COMMITMENT; EMPLOYEE TURNOVER; FIRM PERFORMANCE;
D O I
10.1111/1748-8583.12205
中图分类号
F24 [劳动经济];
学科分类号
020106 ; 020207 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;
摘要
Older workers make up a growing proportion of the workforce, and research on how best to manage them is being conducted accordingly. Here, we explored the employee retention payoff of high-performance work systems (HPWS) and flexible work programmes (FWPs) when used with an older workforce. Drawing from the job demands-resources model, we hypothesised that HPWS retention outcomes decrease as the workforce ages, whereas the retention capacity of FWPs increases. We also explored how the parallel provision of HPWS and FWPs affects workforce retention in more ageing workplaces. The results suggest that workforce age composition affects the HPWS-retention relationship. However, the value of FWPs as retention tools does not vary significantly with workforce ageing. Furthermore, the provision of FWPs alongside HPWS appears to be a less-than-optimal approach to this retention. These findings may contribute to a better understanding of the HRM-performance relationship, while inspiring further research into successful age-differentiated HR strategies.
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页码:585 / 604
页数:20
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