Purpose – The purpose of this study is to use the theory of planned behavior to test a structural model of retirement timing intentions of older workers in Canada following the abolishment of mandatory retirement. Design/methodology/approach – A survey of 281 working individuals was conducted in order to test a model of retirement timing. Findings – The model was a good fit to the data. Attitud...

Technological latecomer countries face a dilemma,they need to pursue pro-active industrial policies to compensate for manifold disadvantages vis-à-vis established competitors, but at the same time, due to neopatrimonial politics and capacity constraints, their institutions are rarely in a position to correct market failure effectively. Do the risks of misallocation outweigh the benefits and sho...

In the last decade, we have seen strong growth in published scholarly and practitioner-focused research on work–life balance initiatives which are implemented organizations to assist employees with managing their work non-work demands. Correspondingly, goal of this book chapter is twofold. First, seek take stock existing conducted initiatives, so doing, provide a comprehensive understanding imp...

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