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Acknowledgements 3
Executive summary 5
Introduction 6
1 An ageing workforce facing specific challenges 7
1.1. An ageing workforce 7
1.2. Challenges faced by older workers in the labour market 9
2 Managing older workers strategically 14
2.1. Managing older workers as a human resources challenge 14
2.2. Ensuring meaningful career paths to meet diverse expectations 16
2.3. Developing and sharing the skills of older workers 18
2.4. Supporting and accompanying older workers 19
2.5. From policies targeting older staff to multigenerational workforce strategies 20
3 Managing older workers: case studies from the public and private sectors 21
3.1. Reducing barriers to mobility for older workers 21
3.2. Enhancing and valuing the skills of older workers 25
3.3. Enhancing personalised support for older workers 28
Conclusion 31
References 32
Annex A. A guide for public administrations to develop HR policies targeting older
employees
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Title : Managing an Ageing Public Service Through Tailored Policies for Older Workers
Publication : OECD, 2025 June (37 pages)