Raising well-being in Germany's ageing society

"Germany has already implemented far-reaching reforms to mitigate the implications of ageing for per capita income, well-being and the sustainability of public finances. Nonetheless, continued efforts are needed to help older workers to improve their work-life balance and adjust their working h...

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Main Authors: Kappeler, Andreas, Fuentes Hutfilter, Andrés, Schneider, Dorothee, Yashiro, Naomitsu, Kim, Eun Jung, Semeraro, Giovanni Maria
Institution:ETUI-European Trade Union Institute
Format: TEXT
Language:English
Published: Paris 2016
OECD
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Online Access:https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19101343124919295259-Raising-well-being-in-Germany-.htm
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Summary:"Germany has already implemented far-reaching reforms to mitigate the implications of ageing for per capita income, well-being and the sustainability of public finances. Nonetheless, continued efforts are needed to help older workers to improve their work-life balance and adjust their working hours to their ability and desire to work. Moreover, stressful working conditions and unhealthy lifestyles contribute to poor self-reported health and reduce the ability and willingness to work at higher age. There is scope to promote life-long learning. As the generosity of the public pension system will diminish, the contribution of private pensions to ensure pension adequacy needs to be strengthened."
Physical Description:44 p.
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