Exploring the Impact of Age Diversity on Organizational Identification: A Study of HR Practices and Perceived Age Discrimination Climate

Łucja Waligóra ()
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Łucja Waligóra: Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management, University of Economics in Katowice, 40-287 Katowice, Poland

Administrative Sciences, 2024, vol. 14, issue 10, 1-14

Abstract: This study explores how age diversity influences organizational identification, emphasizing the role of HR practices and the perceived age discrimination climate in Polish enterprises. Background: Anchored in social identity and social categorization theories, the study posits that observable age diversity may trigger workplace conflicts over resources and power, potentially heightening perceptions of discrimination and lowering employee satisfaction. Methods: Quantitative data were gathered from 30 Polish organizations with more than 50 employees. The sample, comprising HR managers and employees, was analyzed using linear regression and mediation analysis. Results: The findings reveal that HR practices promoting age diversity have a significant positive effect on organizational identification, with effective diversity management reducing perceived discrimination and enhancing employee satisfaction. Conclusions: This study concludes that inclusive HR practices are vital for integrating diverse age groups and ensuring equitable opportunities within the workplace. Future research should investigate the long-term organizational and employee outcomes of age-inclusive HR strategies.

Keywords: age diversity; organizational identification; HR practices supporting employees of different ages; perceived age discrimination climate (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L M M0 M1 M10 M11 M12 M14 M15 M16 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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