{"id":1063,"date":"2025-03-07T15:58:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T14:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wakeupshakeupthrive.com\/?p=1063"},"modified":"2025-03-07T15:58:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T14:58:00","slug":"longevity-work-what-are-we-doing-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wakeupshakeupthrive.com\/fr\/longevity-work-what-are-we-doing-about-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Longevity &amp; Work: What Are We Doing About It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ember23329\">February is the perfect time for organizations to re-evaluate their workforce strategies and align with demographic realities. While January is often spent on resolutions and goals, February invites a deliberate, strategic look at long-term challenges\u2014such as labor shortages, the aging workforce, and how to build an inclusive, multigenerational workforce.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember23330\">With labor market updates showing rising vacancies and workforce shortages, and retirement planning on many minds as tax season looms, it\u2019s the perfect moment to ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ember23331\">What are we doing about the untapped potential of older workers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ember23332\">WAKE UP!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember23333\">Switzerland is facing a historic labor shortage, exacerbated by its aging population and shifting demographics. The data speaks for itself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At the end of 2023, <strong>1.73 million people over 65<\/strong> lived in Switzerland, including over <strong>503,600 aged 80+<\/strong>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bfs.admin.ch\/bfs\/en\/home\/statistics\/population.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Federal Statistical Office (FSO) Reports<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By 2040, the labor market could be short <strong>430,000 to 1.2 million workers<\/strong>, driven by retiring baby boomers and insufficient youth replacements. (<a href=\"https:\/\/employes.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Employ\u00e9s Suisse Labor Market Study, 2035<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2023, there were over <strong>120,000 job vacancies<\/strong>, yet only <strong>8% of jobs<\/strong> were filled by individuals aged 55+, despite this group representing <strong>23% of the workforce<\/strong>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adeccogroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adecco Annual Skills-Shortage Index, 2024<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember23335\">The paradox? Companies struggle to fill roles but remain hesitant to tap into the valuable resources of older workers. <strong>What are we doing about it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ember23336\">SHAKE UP!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember23337\">The current approach isn\u2019t sustainable. Employers and policymakers must rethink strategies to leverage the untapped potential of experienced professionals. Here are the hard truths:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only <strong>22% of companies<\/strong> consider hiring older workers a solution to talent shortages. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisslife.ch\/en\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swiss Life Pension Research, 2024<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Half of employers believe the <strong>ideal retirement age is below 65<\/strong>, ignoring longer life expectancy and the desire of many to stay engaged. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.manpowergroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ManpowerGroup Worker Scarcity Survey, 2022<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switzerland\u2019s reliance on immigrant labor to fill gaps faces challenges as international competition for skilled workers intensifies. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seco.admin.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SECO Analysis<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember23339\">Globally, <strong>three out of four companies<\/strong> report recruitment difficulties, highlighting the universal nature of this issue. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ILO Global Trends<\/a>) Could embracing flexible retirement options and fostering a multigenerational workforce be the answer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ember23340\">THRIVE!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember23341\">At <em>Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive!<\/em>, we see the challenge\u2014and the opportunity. Older professionals are not a burden; they are a critical asset in solving the labor shortage. Here\u2019s how we\u2019re making an impact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WUSUT Check-Up Assessment<\/strong>: A tailored assessment that helps organizations identify areas for growth and capitalize on their 50+ demographic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retirement Preparation Workshops<\/strong>: Empowering employees to redefine retirement, fostering purpose, and enabling career rewiring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaborations with Pension Funds<\/strong>: Developing innovative programs to prepare employees for fulfilling, extended careers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coaching for Organizations<\/strong>: Training employers to recognize the value of older employees and adopt inclusive hiring practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ember23343\">Join the Movement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember23344\">The numbers demand action, but together, we can rewrite the story. If you\u2019re an individual or organization ready to lead the change, <strong>let\u2019s connect!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ember23345\">Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakeupshakeupthrive.com\/fr\/\">Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive!<\/a> for more insights and solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ember23346\">Further Reading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bfs.admin.ch\/bfs\/en\/home\/statistics\/population.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Federal Statistical Office (FSO) Reports<\/a>: Data on Switzerland&#8217;s aging population and workforce demographics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisslife.ch\/en\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swiss Life Pension Research, 2024<\/a>: Insights into employer attitudes toward hiring older workers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manpowergroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ManpowerGroup Worker Scarcity Survey, 2022<\/a>: Global and Swiss recruitment challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adeccogroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adecco Annual Skills-Shortage Index, 2024<\/a>: Expertise gaps in key sectors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/employes.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Employ\u00e9s Suisse Labor Market Study, 2035<\/a>: Workforce shortage projections for Switzerland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seco.admin.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SECO Analysis<\/a>: Commentary on labor market reliance on immigrant labor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ILO Global Trends<\/a>: Aging populations and labor markets worldwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unil.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Lausanne Labor Market Studies<\/a>: Impact of Swiss childcare policies on workforce participation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>February is the perfect time for organizations to re-evaluate their workforce strategies and align with demographic realities. While January is often spent on resolutions and goals, February invites a deliberate, strategic look at long-term challenges\u2014such as labor shortages, the aging workforce, and how to build an inclusive, multigenerational workforce. 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