A groundbreaking study published in the prestigious Human Resource Management Journal (rated ABS4*) offers new insights into how age and social context influence career resilience. The research, titled “Age and Career Resilience Through the Lens of Life Course Theory: Examining Individual Mechanisms and Macro-Level Context Across 28 Countries,” is co-authored by researchers Henrique Duarte and Silvia Dello Russo, both ffrom the Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Group at BRU-Iscte.
The article addresses a crucial question in today’s world of work: how individuals maintain resilience in their careers as they age and face challenges at different life stages. Using Life Course Theory, the researchers examined individual mechanisms and macroeconomic contexts in 28 countries, providing a comprehensive and multifaceted analysis.
The study’s key findings highlight that career resilience is not just an individual characteristic but is also profoundly shaped by the opportunities and challenges present in the social and economic environment. The research underscores the importance of organizational policies and practices that support the continuous development and adaptability of professionals of all ages.
For Henrique Duarte and Silvia Dello Russo, their participation in this international study reinforces BRU-Iscte’s commitment to cutting-edge research and to producing knowledge relevant to human resource management and career development.
This article is essential reading for human resource managers, policymakers, and academics interested in understanding and promoting career resilience in a constantly changing global landscape.
You can access the full article via the following link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1748-8583.12596
