Central Queensland University: Managing Ageing Workforce Report

This report focuses on the critical issue of managing an ageing workforce within the construction industry. It begins by acknowledging the increasing trend of an ageing workforce and decreasing birth rates, leading to recruitment challenges and a rising retirement rate among experienced employees. The report outlines the aim, objectives, and research questions, which include identifying the issues, analyzing the impact, and recommending strategies for managing this demographic shift. The conceptual framework covers age discrimination, labor productivity issues, and the impact on recruitment and promotion. The literature review explores the ageing workforce, its implications on the labor market, and the legal aspects of age discrimination. The methodology section describes the qualitative research approach, data collection through secondary sources, and thematic analysis. A Gantt chart provides a timeline of the research process. The report concludes with a discussion on the findings and recommendations for managing the ageing workforce in the construction industry.