A study undertaken at Berlin’s Max Planck Institute for Human Development compared the consistency of workplace performance and reliability of older workers aged 65 to 80 years old with younger workers aged 20 – 31 years old.

1. ARE OLDER
WORKERS
MORE RELIABLE?
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2. Study of Older Workers
A study undertaken at Berlin’s Max Planck
Institute for Human Development compared
the consistency of workplace performance and
reliability of older workers aged 65 to 80 years
old with younger workers aged 20 – 31 years
old.
The testing took place over 100 consecutive
days and 12 repeated tasks measured
perception, episodic memory (remembering
things from the past) and working memory
(short term memory).
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3. Older workers found to be more reliable
The results showed that the older age group
demonstrated levels of productivity and
reliability that were higher than the younger
age group. This was attributed to them
having learned strategies to solve tasks and
balance their routines, while maintaining
consistent motivation and a stable mood.
This is a significant finding which supports
the need for companies to develop policies
that support the retention of older workers.
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