Europe’s ageing workforce
 | As the number of young people entering employment falls in the coming years, there will be a significant increase in the proportion of older people in the workforce. |
Employers will have to rely increasingly on ageing workers, and this could be to their advantage. Some studies show that older workers are more dedicated to the workplace, have fewer sickness absences and stay in jobs longer. The skills, experience and maturity of older workers generally outweigh potential problems such as increasing, age-related ill health.
- Ageing and work – an introduction
- Hazards and risks associated with older workers
- European Legislation
Under the heading “The changing world of work - changes in the workforce” can be found research on the demographic changes that are occurring in Europe’s workforce, while in the Agency’s Risk Observatory, can be found a great deal of data that can be sorted by age. Practical information on protecting older workers is also available.
- How do I keep safe? Advice for older workers
- What do I have to do? Advice for employers
- What do I need to know? Advice for health and safety professionals
- What do I need to know? Advice for small and medium enterprises
