Book excerpt: "This comprehensive and timely publication aims to be an essential reference source, building on existing literature in the field of the aging workforce for the economic and social development of countries while providing additional research opportunities in this dynamic and growing field. Thus, the book aims to reflect on this critical issue, increasing the understanding of the importance of the Aging Workforce in the context of the Business and Management Area, and providing relevant academic work, empirical research findings, and an overview of this relevant field of study. It is hoped that this book will provide the resources necessary for policymakers, academicians, interdisciplinary researchers, advanced-level students, technology developers, managers, and government officials to adopt and implement solutions for a new social and economic reality with a direct impact on the workforce derived from the aging population"--