Assist the more mature workers
Demographic change is a major challenge for all countries. An aging population and workforce has a major impact on our lives, our jobs, our pensions, health and education systems – and the business world. Mature workers (above 50) are still a small segment within the agency work population, however their numbers are increasing. We are convinced that mature workers and retirees add tremendous value to the workforce and assist them in the labour market:
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In 2000, Adecco USA launched the Renaissance Program, encouraging older workers to apply for temporary positions by developing recruitment materials aimed specifically at this demographic group. The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) recognised Adecco’s achievements by naming Adecco USA one of the “Best Companies for Workers Over 50”.
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In the Spanish labour market, people over 45, and in Italy, those over 40, are already considered to be at a disadvantage because of their age. The Adecco Foundations in Spain and Italy, created in 1999 and 2001 respectively, support more experienced workers in finding employment.
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The Adecco Institute has created a Demographic Fitness Index (DFX) to measure firms’ readiness for the onset of an aging workforce in Europe. The Adecco Institute publishes its DFX index periodically, giving firms and policy makers a tool to measure European progress on demographic fitness.