Ageing and careers: European research on long-term career development and early retirement

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Title:	Ageing and careers: European research on long-term career development and early retirement
Author(s):	Beatrice I.J.M. van der Heijden, (Maastricht School of Management, Maastricht, The Netherlands), René Schalk, (Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands), Marc J.P.M. van Veldhoven, (Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands)
Citation:	Beatrice I.J.M. van der Heijden, René Schalk, Marc J.P.M. van Veldhoven, (2008) "Ageing and careers: European research on long-term career development and early retirement", Career Development International, Vol. 13 Iss: 2, pp.85 - 94
Keywords:	Career development, Europe, Retirement
Article type:	Viewpoint
DOI:	10.1108/13620430810860512 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	Purpose – This paper aims to introduce a collection of papers about “ageing and careers” that contributes to the literature on two career-related topics, i.e. long-term career development and early retirement. Design/methodology/approach – This paper explains the topics, provides background and discussion of the main concepts. Findings – The paper briefly introduces the six papers in this special issue, their main findings, and the future directions for research that they suggest. Originality/value – The paper frames the issues and extends the overall knowledge in the field.