Intergenerational learning in organizations. An effective way to stimulate older employee learning and development

Abstract

Purpose

To illustrate the possibilities of implementing intergenerational learning as a strategy for promoting older worker learning and development.

Design/methodology/approach

Review of literature.

Findings

Intergenerational learning is theoretically a natural and effective way for organizations to maintain competitive advantage in an ageing society.

Research limitations/implications

There needs to be empirical work that actually tests the theoretical propositions.

Originality/value

While intergenerational learning is not a new concept, using it as a strategy for assuring older worker learning is a new application.

Citation

Ropes, D. (2014), "Intergenerational learning in organizations. An effective way to stimulate older employee learning and development", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 28 No. 2, pp. 7-9. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-10-2013-0078