Challenges and Opportunities in Managing the Aging Workforce: An Investigation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Date of Award
11-21-2010
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Professional Studies
Organizational Unit
University College, Strategic Human Resources
Disciplines
Human Resource Administration
First Advisor
Sam Conn
Keywords
Aging workforce; Managing the aging workforce
Abstract
The aging workforce is becoming the majority of the working population in the United States. Although the literature on the aging workforce is sizable, little exists on how public agencies use the older workers. This capstone project examines the challenges and opportunities related to the employment of older workers as seen through a case study of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Knowledge gained from a synthesis of the literature review with survey data collected and analyzed will enable HR professionals to better understand the demographic, economic, regulatory, and intellectual influences of the aging workforce. The results from the survey of FEMA employees suggest a basis to plan and implement successful hiring and retention policies related to the aging workforce.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Eugster, Suzanne, "Challenges and Opportunities in Managing the Aging Workforce: An Investigation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency" (2010). University College: Strategic Human Resources Capstones. 25.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_hra/25