Research report 43: Older workers: employment preferences, barriers and solutions

Smeaton, D., Vegeris, S. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2009. Research report 43: Older workers: employment preferences, barriers and solutions. Manchester EHRC.

TitleResearch report 43: Older workers: employment preferences, barriers and solutions
AuthorsSmeaton, D., Vegeris, S. and Sahin-Dikmen, M.
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Year2009
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