Employment initiatives for an ageing workforce: a case study

Abstract

In this paper we assessed initiatives related to ageing workforce management in a selected manufacturing company. The study was based on a survey conducted among 50 production and administrative employees. The research covered five areas such as: organizational activities, health protection and promotion, training and educational initiatives, career and professional development, and pre-retirement activities. The results showed that age management practices are only partially implemented in the organization. Most respondents indicated that there is no person responsible for coordinating age-related initiatives and that monitoring of recruitment processes to prevent age discrimination is limited. Older employees are rarely recognized as experts, and age-diverse teams are not actively promoted. In addition, respondents reported insufficient health protection measures, limited access to medical services, and a lack of initiatives promoting healthy lifestyles. Many workplaces are also not adequately adapted to the needs of older employees. At the same time, training related to new technologies and equipment was positively assessed. The study suggests introducing a coordinated age management strategy, improving health promotion activities, and implementing flexible work arrangements for employees over 50.

Keywords: Ageing, Ageing Society, Age Management, 50+, Labour Market

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1007778