Author's School

Brown School of Social Work

Author's Department

Social Work

Publication Date

6-2026

Abstract

At a time when the U.S. is more age diverse than ever before, Americans are extending their careers for financial stability, social connection, and purpose. This article provides a brief background on the history of aging and work, from the late 1800s to present, illustrating the influence that public and organizational policies, as well as personal needs and interests, have on labor force participation. It then provides examples for how employers can create better workplaces for people of all ages, concluding with the case for why more age-inclusive workplaces lead to better results for employees, their families, and their employers.

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Originally published June 24, 2026, in the American Society on Aging's Generations Journal. Available at https://generations.asaging.org/beyond-the-generations-building-a-high-quality-workplace-for-an-age-diverse-workforce/

ORCID

Halvorsen, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9184-633X

Language

English (en)

Originally Published In

Halvorsen, C. J., Lopez, B. C., & Sabbath, E. (2026). Beyond the generations: Building a high-quality workplace for an age-diverse workforce. Generations Journal, 50(2). https://generations.asaging.org/beyond-the-generations-building-a-high-quality-workplace-for-an-age-diverse-workforce/

Document Type

Journal Article

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