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Career Transitions and Trajectories for a Diverse Workforce: A Special Focus on Women and Older Workers

Career Transitions and Trajectories for a Diverse Workforce: A Special Focus on Women and Older Workers

Jenell L. S. Wittmer, Paul M. Werth, Cort W. Rudolph
Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 47
ISBN13: 9781522500476|ISBN10: 1522500472|EISBN13: 9781522500483
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0047-6.ch022
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Wittmer, Jenell L. S., et al. "Career Transitions and Trajectories for a Diverse Workforce: A Special Focus on Women and Older Workers." Handbook of Research on Race, Gender, and the Fight for Equality, edited by Julie Prescott, IGI Global, 2016, pp. 492-538. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0047-6.ch022

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Wittmer, J. L., Werth, P. M., & Rudolph, C. W. (2016). Career Transitions and Trajectories for a Diverse Workforce: A Special Focus on Women and Older Workers. In J. Prescott (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Race, Gender, and the Fight for Equality (pp. 492-538). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0047-6.ch022

Chicago

Wittmer, Jenell L. S., Paul M. Werth, and Cort W. Rudolph. "Career Transitions and Trajectories for a Diverse Workforce: A Special Focus on Women and Older Workers." In Handbook of Research on Race, Gender, and the Fight for Equality, edited by Julie Prescott, 492-538. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2016. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-0047-6.ch022

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Abstract

Several aspects of diversity impact career transitions and trajectories. Whereas traditional conceptualizations of careers emphasize a clear path for the majority of people, modern careers are better characterized by a multitude and variety of potential mobility paths. Modern career trajectories have been linked to early developmental activities, which are similarly related to increased diversity and societal changes. This chapter discusses the impact of different forms of diversity on career transitions from lifespan and life course perspectives, as well from a dynamic perspective where one's career transitions are dictated by lesser-planned socio-contextual and personal circumstances. Special attention is given to contemporary research and unique issues related to women and older workers. Within this discussion is a review of work arrangements for adapting and capitalizing on the needs of this changing workforce. We conclude by outlining trends likely to influence career development in the future, including suggestions for future research.

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