BEYOND INTERGERATIONAL TEAMS: POSSIBILITIES OF STUDIES ON AGEISM

The work aims to articulate, through a theoretical essay, researchs contributions on ageism involving the main coping strategies in the organizational context, reflecting critically on the prevalence that is given to the formation of intergenerational teams in organizations. There is a greater number of studies based on theoretical discussions and little empirical research on the theme. As a result, it is observed that, although it is common to propose the formation of intergenerational teams in the workspaces as a strategy to mitigate ageism, it is necessary to implement simultaneously other strategies that involve the inclusion and permanence of older workers. These strategies consist of policies for hiring these workers, professional qualification, flexibility in working conditions, sensitization and awareness of younger workers, management of intergenerational teams and use of qualified labor. This essay contributes to organizational theory and practice, as it problematizes the concept of generations characterized by chronological age, reinforces the heterogeneity of the workforce and encourages discussion on the topic and on potential practices for mitigating ageism within organizations.

Keywords:
Ageism; Generations; Aging; Work relationships