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According to analysis of the National Study of the Changing Workforce, 15.8% of employers report the perception that their older (late career) workers are reluctant to try new technologies, compared to under 7% reporting this perception about younger workers.

Shen, C., Pitt-Catsouphes, M., & Smyer, M. A. (2007). Today's multi-generational workforce: A proposition of value (Issue Brief No. 10). Chestnut Hill, MA: Boston College Center on Aging & Work/Workplace Flexibility. Retrieved November 1, 2007 from http://agingandwork.bc.edu/documents/IB10_MultiGenValue.pdf

"This Issue Brief uses a lens of “human capital costs and benefits” to examine the work experiences of young employees (aged 18-30 years), employees at mid-life (31-49 years), and older employees (50 years and older)." (p. 1)

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