From May 2009 through November 2010, the Sloan Center on Aging & Work collaborated with seven multinational employers to design and implement the Generations of Talent (GOT) survey. The GOT study gathered data from 11,298 individuals working at 24 different worksites in 11 countries in Africa, Asia, South America, North America, and Europe.
As indicated by the table below, we identify the countries as belonging to one of two groups: those with older populations and developing economies.
The study focused on two key research questions:
- Do employees’ perceptions of their work experiences vary depending on the country where they work?
- Do employees’ perceptions of their work experiences vary depending on their age- related factors such as chronological age, career stage, and life stage?
Funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, this multi-generational and multinational study, offered a unique opportunity to explore and share cross national data and emerging strategies. The employers participating in this study are leading the development of 21st century talent management practices.
publications
- Flexible Thinking & Flexible Options: Effects on Work Engagement & Organizational Commitment (December 2011)
by Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes, PhD and Tay McNamara, PhD
- Effects of “Old-Developed” versus “Young-Developing” Country Type and Age-Related Factors on Work Engagement, Job Satisfaction, & Organizational Commitment (December 2011)
by Natalia Sarkisian, PhD, Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes, PhD, Jungui Lee, PhD, Rucha Bhate, and Elyssa Besen
- Effects of Country & Age on Work Engagement, Job Satisfaction & Organizational Commitment Among Employees in Brazil
(December 2011)
by Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes, PhD, Natalia Sarkisian, PhD, Rene Carapinha, Rucha Bhate, Jungui Lee, PhD & Chad Minnich - Effects of Country & Age on Work Engagement, Job Satisfaction & Organizational Commitment Among Employees in China
(December 2011)
by Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes, PhD, Natalia Sarkisian, PhD, Rene Carapinha, Rucha Bhate, Jungui Lee, PhD & Chad Minnich - Effects of Country & Age on Work Engagement, Job Satisfaction & Organizational Commitment Among Employees in India
(December 2011)
by Natalia Sarkisian, PhD, Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes, PhD, Rucha Bhate, Rene Carapinha, Jungui Lee, PhD & Chad Minnich - Effects of Country & Age on Work Engagement, Job Satisfaction & Organizational Commitment Among Employees in Japan
(December 2011)
by Natalia Sarkisian, PhD, Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes, PhD, Jungui Lee, PhD, Rucha Bhate, Rene Carapinha & Chad Minnich - Effects of Country & Age on Work Engagement, Job Satisfaction & Organizational Commitment Among Employees in Mexico
(December 2011)
by Natalia Sarkisian, PhD, Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes, PhD, Rene Carapinha, Jungui Lee, PhD, Rucha Bhate & Chad Minnich - Effects of Country & Age on Work Engagement, Job Satisfaction & Organizational Commitment Among Employees in Netherlands
(December 2011)
by Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes, PhD, Natalia Sarkisian, PhD, Jungui Lee, PhD, Rene Carapinha, Rucha Bhate & Chad Minnich - Effects of Country & Age on Work Engagement, Job Satisfaction & Organizational Commitment Among Employees in Spain
(December 2011)
by Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes, PhD, Natalia Sarkisian, PhD, Rucha Bhate, Jungui Lee, PhD, Rene Carapinha & Chad Minnich - Effects of Country & Age on Work Engagement, Job Satisfaction & Organizational Commitment Among Employees in the United Kingdom (December 2011)
by Natalia Sarkisian, PhD, Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes, PhD, Jungui Lee, PhD, Rene Carapinha, Rucha Bhate & Chad Minnich - Effects of Country & Age on Work Engagement, Job Satisfaction & Organizational Commitment Among Employees in the United States (December 2011)
by Natalia Sarkisian, PhD, Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes, PhD, Rucha Bhate, Jungui Lee, PhD, Rene Carapinha & Chad Minnich
contact
Researchers interested in the Generations of Talent Study, please contact:
Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes, PhD, Center Director
pittcats@bc.edu | +1 . 617 . 552 . 4033
Natalia Sarkisian, PhD, Co-Principal Investigator
natalia@sarkisian.net | +1 . 617 . 552 . 0495
the generations of talent team
To schedule a conversation with any of the Center's team, please contact:
617-552-9195 | agework@bc.edu
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Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes, PhD Generations of Talent Study Co-Principal Investigator Director, Sloan Center on Aging & Work at Boston College Country of Origin: United States |
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Natalia Sarkisian, PhD Generations of Talent Study Co-Principal Investigator Country of Origin: Russia |
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Elyssa Besen Doctoral Research Assistant Country of Origin: United States |
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Rucha Bhate Doctoral Research Assistant Country of Origin: India |
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Jungui Lee, PhD Research Associate Country of Origin: Korea |
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Kathy Lynch, MBA Country of Origin: United States |
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Tay K. McNamara, PhD Senior Research Associate Country of Origin: United States |
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René Carapinha, MSW Generations of Talent Study Research Associate Country of Origin: South Africa Country Liaison: South Africa |
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Martijn de Wildt Generations of Talent Research Investigator Country of Origin: The Netherlands Country Liaison: The Netherlands |
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Matt Flynn, PhD Generations of Talent Study Research Investigator Country of Origin: United States Country of Residence: The United Kingdom Country Liaison: The United Kingdom |
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Marc Grau, MBA Generation of Talent Study Research Investigator Country of Origin: Spain Country Liaison: Spain |
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Miwako Kidahashi, PhD Generations of Talent Study Research Investigator Country of Origin: Japan Country Liaison: Japan |
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Mireia Las Heras, PhD Generations of Talent Study Research Investigator Country of Origin: Spain Country Liaison: Spain |
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Suzan Lewis, PhD Generations of Talent Study Research Investigator Country of Origin: The United Kingdom Country Liaison: The United Kingdom |
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Sharon Lobel, PhD Generations of Talent Study Research Investigator Country of Origin: Brazil Country Liaison: Brazil |
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Celina Pagani-Tousignant, MA Generations of Talent Employer Engagement Specialist Country of Origin: Uruguay Country Liaison: Uruguay |
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Madhavi Pundit Graduate Research Assistant, Sloan Center on Aging & Work, Boston College Doctoral Student, Department of Economics, Boston College Country of Origin: India Country Liaison: India |
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Stephen Sweet, PhD Generations of Talent Study Research Investigator Country of Origin: United States Country Liaison: United States |
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Qingwen Xu, PhD Generations of Talent Study Research Investigator Country of Origin: China Country Liaison: China |
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