Working at Older Ages – Policy Brief
The European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies has released this policy brief “Working at older ages: why it’s important, how it affects health, and the policy options to support health capacity for work” to critically examine the economic arguments for later retirement and longer working careers in response to population ageing.
Increasing the age of retirement is a key priority in many countries, both to reduce pension outlays and to maintain the share of the population in the formal labour market. countries, both to reduce pension outlays and to maintain the share of the population in the formal labour market. This brief reviews evidence on whether older people are, in fact, healthy enough to continue working in later life, and considers the potential health effects of extending work at older ages. It also explores policy options to support the health and functional capacity of older people who continue to work, including workplace-based health and wellness interventions, employer accommodation practices, and the role of social protection systems.
- Read the full report (in English) here.
Type
Governmental / Institutional / Public Health Statutory Body Document, Policy & Policy Analysis
Theme
Ageing, Employment, occupational health, adult education, youth employment
Country
Europe
Level
National
Year
2019
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