Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

Cross-section, occasional

Data gathering method

Telephone interview (CATI)

Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

Cross-section, occasional

Data gathering method

Telephone interview (CATI)

Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

Cross-section, occasional

Data gathering method

Telephone interview (CATI)

Data Source

Survey

Type of Study

Cross-section, occasional

Data gathering method

Telephone interview (CATI)

Conditions of access

Formal agreements (e.g. fees, research contracts, institutional agreements, etc.)

Freely accessible for research and teaching, The WISDOM user guidelines apply to data requests; Orders must be submitted to WISDOM. Requests must contain the designated purpose and the terms and conditions; Cost: 10 Euro

Language issues

The data is only available in German.

Conditions of access

Formal agreements (e.g. fees, research contracts, institutional agreements, etc.)

Freely accessible for research and teaching, The WISDOM user guidelines apply to data requests; Orders must be submitted to WISDOM. Requests must contain the designated purpose and the terms and conditions; Cost: 10 Euro

Language issues

The data is only available in German.

Conditions of access

Formal agreements (e.g. fees, research contracts, institutional agreements, etc.)

Freely accessible for research and teaching, The WISDOM user guidelines apply to data requests; Orders must be submitted to WISDOM. Requests must contain the designated purpose and the terms and conditions; Cost: 10 Euro

Language issues

The data is only available in German.

Conditions of access

Formal agreements (e.g. fees, research contracts, institutional agreements, etc.)

Freely accessible for research and teaching, The WISDOM user guidelines apply to data requests; Orders must be submitted to WISDOM. Requests must contain the designated purpose and the terms and conditions; Cost: 10 Euro

Language issues

The data is only available in German.

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Round 1: Data was collected in 2006, the sample size included 700 business leaders (CEO's, recruiters or owners of a business enterprise). Round 2: Data was collected in 2008, the sample included 520 employed persons between the ages of 50 and 65.

First year of collection

2006

Base used for sampling

For Round 1 (2006), representatives of Austrian corporations were chosen for the sample. During Round 2 (2008), the sample was comprised of employed adults between the ages 50 and 65 from the Labour Force Registry.

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

National (Austria)

Statistical representativeness

Representative of target group

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

Round 1 (2006) collected data economic and social development, elderly, employment, labour force, labour market, occupational training, population dynamics and social structure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the Austrian enterprises’ strategies and preparations for the ageing employees. For instance, it evaluated how older employees are involved in the working-process, which strategies regional enterprises have and which measures they have taken or will take For Round 2 (2008), data was collected on the elderly, job satisfaction, labour and employment, labour force, labour market, labour supply, occupational training, population dynamics, social structure and unemployment. The aim of the 2008 study was to compare the enterprises’ point of view with the position of the older employees. This study especially analyses the wishes and the reality of older employees in the working world. Corresponds to Work and Productivity, Wellbeing, Education and Learning,and Social Systems and Welfare Topics

Further Reading

• Eder, A., Hager, I., Hudler-Seitzberger, M., & Wimmer, T. "Ageing Society. Analyse der Wünsche und Wirklichkeit älterer Erwebsfähiger" (2008). (Anlysis of wishes and realities of older employees) [in German].

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Round 1: Data was collected in 2006, the sample size included 700 business leaders (CEO's, recruiters or owners of a business enterprise). Round 2: Data was collected in 2008, the sample included 520 employed persons between the ages of 50 and 65.

First year of collection

2006

Base used for sampling

For Round 1 (2006), representatives of Austrian corporations were chosen for the sample. During Round 2 (2008), the sample was comprised of employed adults between the ages 50 and 65 from the Labour Force Registry.

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

National (Austria)

Age range

Round 1: No age range specified;

Statistical representativeness

Representative of target group

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

Round 1 (2006) collected data economic and social development, elderly, employment, labour force, labour market, occupational training, population dynamics and social structure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the Austrian enterprises’ strategies and preparations for the ageing employees. For instance, it evaluated how older employees are involved in the working-process, which strategies regional enterprises have and which measures they have taken or will take For Round 2 (2008), data was collected on the elderly, job satisfaction, labour and employment, labour force, labour market, labour supply, occupational training, population dynamics, social structure and unemployment. The aim of the 2008 study was to compare the enterprises’ point of view with the position of the older employees. This study especially analyses the wishes and the reality of older employees in the working world. Corresponds to Work and Productivity, Wellbeing, Education and Learning,and Social Systems and Welfare Topics

Further Reading

• Eder, A., Hager, I., Hudler-Seitzberger, M., & Wimmer, T. "Ageing Society. Analyse der Wünsche und Wirklichkeit älterer Erwebsfähiger" (2008). (Anlysis of wishes and realities of older employees) [in German].

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Round 1: Data was collected in 2006, the sample size included 700 business leaders (CEO's, recruiters or owners of a business enterprise). Round 2: Data was collected in 2008, the sample included 520 employed persons between the ages of 50 and 65.

First year of collection

2006

Base used for sampling

For Round 1 (2006), representatives of Austrian corporations were chosen for the sample. During Round 2 (2008), the sample was comprised of employed adults between the ages 50 and 65 from the Labour Force Registry.

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

National (Austria)

Age range

Round 1: No age range specified; Round 2: ages 50-65

Statistical representativeness

Representative of target group

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

Round 1 (2006) collected data economic and social development, elderly, employment, labour force, labour market, occupational training, population dynamics and social structure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the Austrian enterprises’ strategies and preparations for the ageing employees. For instance, it evaluated how older employees are involved in the working-process, which strategies regional enterprises have and which measures they have taken or will take For Round 2 (2008), data was collected on the elderly, job satisfaction, labour and employment, labour force, labour market, labour supply, occupational training, population dynamics, social structure and unemployment. The aim of the 2008 study was to compare the enterprises’ point of view with the position of the older employees. This study especially analyses the wishes and the reality of older employees in the working world. Corresponds to Work and Productivity, Wellbeing, Education and Learning,and Social Systems and Welfare Topics

Further Reading

• Eder, A., Hager, I., Hudler-Seitzberger, M., & Wimmer, T. "Ageing Society. Analyse der Wünsche und Wirklichkeit älterer Erwebsfähiger" (2008). (Anlysis of wishes and realities of older employees) [in German].

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Round 1: Data was collected in 2006, the sample size included 700 business leaders (CEO's, recruiters or owners of a business enterprise). Round 2: Data was collected in 2008, the sample included 520 employed persons between the ages of 50 and 65.

First year of collection

2006

Base used for sampling

For Round 1 (2006), representatives of Austrian corporations were chosen for the sample. During Round 2 (2008), the sample was comprised of employed adults between the ages 50 and 65 from the Labour Force Registry.

Geographical coverage and breakdowns

National (Austria)

Age range

Round 1: No age range specified; Round 2: ages 50-65

Statistical representativeness

Representative of target group

Coverage of main and cross-cutting topics

Round 1 (2006) collected data economic and social development, elderly, employment, labour force, labour market, occupational training, population dynamics and social structure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the Austrian enterprises’ strategies and preparations for the ageing employees. For instance, it evaluated how older employees are involved in the working-process, which strategies regional enterprises have and which measures they have taken or will take For Round 2 (2008), data was collected on the elderly, job satisfaction, labour and employment, labour force, labour market, labour supply, occupational training, population dynamics, social structure and unemployment. The aim of the 2008 study was to compare the enterprises’ point of view with the position of the older employees. This study especially analyses the wishes and the reality of older employees in the working world. Corresponds to Work and Productivity, Wellbeing, Education and Learning,and Social Systems and Welfare Topics

Further Reading

• Eder, A., Hager, I., Hudler-Seitzberger, M., & Wimmer, T. "Ageing Society. Analyse der Wünsche und Wirklichkeit älterer Erwebsfähiger" (2008). (Anlysis of wishes and realities of older employees) [in German].

Possibility of linkage among databases

No

Possibility of linkage among databases

No

Possibility of linkage among databases

No

Possibility of linkage among databases

No

Entry errors if applicable

No errors reported

Breaks

No breaks reported

Consistency of terminology or coding used during collection

No inconsistencies in terminology reported

Entry errors if applicable

No errors reported

Breaks

No breaks reported

Consistency of terminology or coding used during collection

No inconsistencies in terminology reported

Entry errors if applicable

No errors reported

Breaks

No breaks reported

Consistency of terminology or coding used during collection

No inconsistencies in terminology reported

Entry errors if applicable

No errors reported

Breaks

No breaks reported

Consistency of terminology or coding used during collection

No inconsistencies in terminology reported

Strengths: The survey collects data from two perspectives: business leaders/employers and employees nearing retirement age. Weaknesses: The survey has a small sample size, excludes elderly persons above the age of 65, and excludes unemployed and retired persons.

Strengths: The survey collects data from two perspectives: business leaders/employers and employees nearing retirement age. Weaknesses: The survey has a small sample size, excludes elderly persons above the age of 65, and excludes unemployed and retired persons.

Strengths: The survey collects data from two perspectives: business leaders/employers and employees nearing retirement age. Weaknesses: The survey has a small sample size, excludes elderly persons above the age of 65, and excludes unemployed and retired persons.

Strengths: The survey collects data from two perspectives: business leaders/employers and employees nearing retirement age. Weaknesses: The survey has a small sample size, excludes elderly persons above the age of 65, and excludes unemployed and retired persons.