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Why Demotion of Older Workers is a No-Go Area for Managers

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  • van Dalen, H.P.

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  • Henkens, K.

    (Tilburg University, Center For Economic Research)

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  • van Dalen, H.P. & Henkens, K., 2015. "Why Demotion of Older Workers is a No-Go Area for Managers," Discussion Paper 2015-025, Tilburg University, Center for Economic Research.
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