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Human resource policies and older workers in Japan
Author(s)Robert L Clark, Naohiro Ogawa
Journal titleThe Gerontologist, vol 36, no 5, October 1996
Pagespp 627-636
KeywordsEmployment of older people ; Retirement policy ; Japan.
AnnotationSubstantial changes in human resource policies are taking place in Japanese firms in response to the rapid ageing of the population. Employers are reconsidering the concept of lifetime employment, seniority-based wages, retirement policies, and employment opportunities for older workers. In response to government policy, mandatory retirement ages are being raised. These trends are examined using a variety of sources of information concerning employment practices in Japan. The analysis indicates that important changes in human resource management practices are under way and further changes are anticipated as the labour force continues to age.
Accession NumberCPA-970528007 A
ClassmarkGC: G5: 7DT

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