Does it matter where you work? Stereotypes towards older employees in hybrid workplaces

Overview

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With the progression of digital technology, organisations are trending towards more hybrid ways of working. Alongside this trend, the proportion of older employees in the Australian labour force is rapidly increasing. As hybrid work becomes more common and the Australian workforce ages, it becomes increasingly important to understand how these dynamics shape how older employees are perceived and treated in the workplace.

This VRES project aims to answer the question, “How does hybrid work influence attitudes towards older employees?”. To address this question, you will delve into the field of social and organizational psychology to conduct a comprehensive literature review. Additionally, you will contribute to the design and development of a diary study to be rolled out to real-world employees.

Research engagement

Literature review and survey design

Research activities

As part of this project, you will conduct a comprehensive literature review that focusses on hybrid work trends and ageism in the workplace. In collaboration with Dr. Sophie Coulon, you will support the design and development of a diary study using the Qualtrics platform. You will also have the opportunity to present the project to an audience of academics and industry professionals at the annual BEST conference in February 2025 (optional).

Outcomes

• Conduct and write-up a comprehensive literature review
• Produce a series of surveys finalised in Qualtrics
• Present the project at the BEST conference (optional)

Skills and experience

Looking for an enthusiastic student who is interested in applied research.

Start date

1 November, 2024

End date

1 February, 2025

Location

GP campus

Keywords

• Hybrid work
• Ageing workforce
• Workplace

Contact

Dr Sophie Coulon (s.coulon@qut.edu.au)