Work is changing: Implications for an aging, age-diverse workforce

The workplace is changing in significant ways, driven by the new economy, with changes in technology (e.g., artificial intelligence, algorithmic management), the prevalence of contingent work, demographic changes, and where work is done. At the same time, the workforce is continuing to age and grow more age-diverse. The focus of this article is the implications of this new economy and aging workforce for human resource management practices. In this paper, we begin by reviewing key concepts around lifespan development theories, successful aging at work, and age stereotyping as the bases for analysing these issues. We then describe the implications of the aforementioned workplace changes and the potential for differential outcomes for people of different ages. We conclude with a discussion of the implications for research and human resource management practices.