Digitalization and Age Culture in Organizations
The aim of Working Group 2 is:
Feature One
→ to collect and share knowledge about age cultures, ageism and age-related discrimination, and lifelong learning in organisations
Feature Two
→ to analyse existing data, map good practices and synthesise existing research
Feature Three
→ to critically reflect upon concepts like “older workers”, “later life” and other relevant concepts to the WG
Matt Flynn
Leader
University of Leicester, United Kingdom
Matt is a professor of work and employment specialising in older workers and job transitions at the University of Leicester. He has worked with unions, employers and third-sector organisations to support older workers including veterans, migrants and care workers into sustainable work. His websites can be found here: www.agediversity.org and www.secondmission.org.uk.
Federica Previtali
Co-leader
Tampere University, Finland
Federica Previtali is a post-doctoral researcher. She has defended her PhD in Social Psychology at Tampere University in 2023. She is an MSCA Alumna and was part of ITN EuroAgeism. Her research focuses on age dynamics and ageism in work environments. She focuses on analysing real workplace encounters to advance diversity and inclusion practices. Currently, her focus has shifted to exploring the intersection of ageing, generational legacies and digitalisation, as well as, using participatory approaches for supporting sustainable futures.