Workplace perception and job-satisfaction of older workers

Raab, Roman (2016): Workplace perception and job-satisfaction of older workers.

Abstract

This paper addresses the question to what extent workplace perception affects subjective well-being of older workers in their jobs. We use several dimensions of workplace perception in order to estimate their importance for job-satisfaction. Our results show that older workers' happiness in the job strongly depends on opportunities to develop new skills, receiving support in difficult situations, and recognition for their work. These dimensions of workplace attributes are merely psychological by nature; in contrast, salary opportunities and socio-demographic dimensions do not appear to have a strong impact on job-satisfaction, if at all.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Working Conditions - Job-satisfaction; Related Public Policy - Non-wage Labor Costs and Benefits
• Subjects: J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J2 - Demand and Supply of Labor > J28 - Safety ; Job Satisfaction ; Related Public Policy; J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J3 - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs > J32 - Nonwage Labor Costs and Benefits ; Retirement Plans ; Private Pensions; J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J8 - Labor Standards: National and International > J81 - Working Conditions

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