AGE-ility challenges, and management agendas for the organisation

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide an update of the Special Issue's field of research, give the structure of the Special Issue and introduce the papers in the collection, including management issues.

Design/methodology/approach

A review of the Call for Papers and further research and a presentation of papers in the Special Issue paying attention to original contribution, research and management recommendations.

Findings

This Special Issue is making a solid contribution to the field in not only addressing ageing and the ageing generation, but focusing strongly on the way both the ageing generation and other generations such as Gen Y and Gen X affect organisational dynamics, structure and career management.

Originality/value

Original research brought together in a multi-faceted way outlining the challenges as well as management agendas for the organisation.

Citation

C.J.M. Millar, C. and Culpin, V. (2014), "AGE-ility challenges, and management agendas for the organisation", Journal of Organizational Change Management, Vol. 27 No. 4, pp. 542-549. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOCM-05-2014-0099