Strengthening the employability of older workers in the Netherlands
Given the ageing challenges, there is an increasing pressure in OECD countries to further boost the employability of the working-age population over the coming decades. This report provides an overview of policy initiatives implemented over the past decade in the Netherlands and identifies areas where more should be done, covering both supply-side and demand-side aspects.
Chapter 5 of the report explores measures that have been taken to boost the employability of older workers. Suggestions are made for ameliorating some of these measures: reducing inequalities in training participation by age and skill; helping private and public employment agencies provide better employment assistance; and improving working conditions.