The Policy Proposal for Elder Government Officials Employment in the Public Sector Organizations

Abstract

Introduction: The global aging population is a recognized trend with significant impacts on societies worldwide, leading to the United Nations' categorization of aging societies into three levels based on population age percentages. The elderly population is increasing both in numbers and proportions globally, projected to reach 16 percent by 2050. This trend results from reduced mortality rates, increased survival rates, and declining fertility levels. Thailand, too, is experiencing a rapid shift into an aging society, with over 20% of the population aged 60 and over. This transition presents challenges and opportunities for economic and social development. However, there is a need to explore policies promoting the employment of elderly government officials in government organizations effectively to harness their experience and skills.

Objectives: This research to develop the policy proposal for employing senior government officials in governmental organizations.

Methods: The research employs a sample of 397 individuals. The study involves two phases: Phase 1 involves formulating initial policy recommendations, and Phase 2 includes an analysis of these recommendations. Data is collected from 17 key informants through policy meetings, following the principles of Ethnographic Delphi Futures Research, which combines Ethnographic Futures Research, Delphi, and Multi-Attribute Consensus Reaching techniques.

Results: The study found significant statistical differences between the traditional employment model and the flexible employment model, as well as between the traditional employment model and the new elderly labor employment model. The proposed policy for employing elderly government officials in public sector organizations consists of four strategies.

Conclusions: significance exists between the traditional employment model and the flexible model (p<0.01) and between the traditional model and the new elderly labor employment model (p<0.05). The proposed policy includes strategies for resource management, capacity development, welfare stability, and improved working environments for elderly government officials in public organizations.