Integrating ergonomic factors into the decision to retire

A large body of research describes the factors that influence a worker in the decision to retire. However, the decision processes used by employees have received far less attention. We propose a theoretical model, based on well-established turnover decision process research, which incorporates ergonomics as a critical factor in the decision to retire. Ergonomic factors are proposed as distal factors that play a role in a retirement decision. We propose that they influence worker health and job attitudes, which in turn influence more proximal antecedents of retirement, leading up to the act of retiring.

Research Highlights► A theoretical model, based on well-established turnover decision process research is proposed. ► Ergonomic factors are integrated into the retirement model as distal factors. ► Ergonomics factors influence worker health and job attitudes, and other factors which lead to the act of retiring.