Report: Silver to Gold: The Business of Aging
Key findings:
- Worldwide the proportion of people in the working-age population who are 50 or older will grow from 20 per cent in 2010 to 30 per cent by 2050.
- Fewer than half of companies worldwide factor longevity into their strategic planning.
- Eldercare counselling and resources are increasingly vital to help ageing employees remain productive and feel supported.
- Well-lit floors to reduce slippage, lighting to ease eye strain, and individually adjusted furniture and computers don’t just safeguard employee health; they also signal to older workers that employers value them.
- Age-friendly companies support a variety of phased retirement options.
This largely US-focused report concludes that businesses need to confront stereotypes that veil the human capital opportunities of population ageing.
