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The journey to work – a barrier to older workers
conference contribution
posted on 2011-03-02, 10:20 authored by Rachel TalbotRachel Talbot, Colette Nicolle, Martin MaguireMartin Maguire, Lucy RackliffAccording to the National Audit Office, transport difficulties are one of the barriers to
employment experienced by people aged 50 plus. Huber and Skidmore suggest that
“the happiest grannies are those who achieved a balance of caring and part-time work.”
However, difficult conflicts may arise for older workers regarding work location, travel
arrangements, mode of travel, family or caring commitments, and the need for leisure
time and a well-earned degree of freedom and flexibility.
The journey to work is being investigated as a part of “Working Late”, a 4-year
collaborative research project funded by the New Dynamics of Ageing Programme.
Following evidence from discussion groups with domain experts, employer
representatives and older workers, a questionnaire survey was conducted, both online
and paper based, to quantify the scale of the problem. More focussed interviews then
contribute towards design solutions and strategies which will support personally
sustainable travel and well-being, not just for older people but for all employees.
History
School
- Design
Citation
TALBOT, R. ... et al, 2011. The journey to work – a barrier to older workers. IN: Include 2011 Proceedings. 6th International Conference on Inclusive Design: The Role of Inclusive Design in Making Social Innovation Happen. Royal College of Art, London, UK, 18th-20th April.Publisher
Helen Hamlyn Research Centre (Royal College of Art)Version
- AM (Accepted Manuscript)
Publication date
2011Notes
This is a conference paper.ISBN
9781907342295Publisher version
Language
- en