Perspektywa cyklu życia i starzenie się pracowników w aspekcie polityki publicznej
Life-course perspective and the ageing of the workforce in the context of public policy

Summary/Abstract: Demographic changes in European societies influence the ageing of the workforce and changes in career paths of workers in the European Union. Member States and EU agencies take various actions to counteract the negative consequences of the ageing of the workforce. This article discusses the importance and practical application of the life-course perspective in the activities of EU agencies. Its first part outlines the problem of the ageing of the workforce . Next, the article presents the life-course perspective as a theoretical concept in social policy and its relevance to the concept of ageing. Then, the article describes the legal basis, the programme and the activities undertaken by four EU agencies. The summary predicts future trends in public policies towards the ageing of the workforce together with arguments in favour of the need for a holistic approach.

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