Promoting Better Career Mobility for Longer Working Lives in the United Kingdom / OECD.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

OECD, author, issuing body.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (124 pages)

Place of Publication:

Paris : OECD Publishing, 2024.

Summary:

The transition towards a green economy, rapid development of digital technologies and demographic change are some of the forces disrupting traditional career paths, resulting in more fluid diversified career trajectories. To benefit from increased longevity, workers will increasingly have to consider job mobility at middle and older ages, changing jobs or careers more frequently than in the past. As in other countries, career mobility declines with age in the United Kingdom, yet voluntary mobility can provide opportunities to find better jobs, potentially improving job satisfaction, skills use and productivity. This report identifies key public and employer policies in the United Kingdom that can support career mobility at older ages. While the UK labour market remains dynamic providing ample job opportunities, not all workers benefit equally. Sustained public commitment to better-integrated career guidance, employment support and skills training is needed to support workers at all stages of their career. With workforce ageing, all stakeholders including employers must prioritise enhancing job quality along with health and well-being to prevent premature workforce exits. Key factors include fair pay, access to occupational health, supportive working conditions and workplace accommodation, flexible work options, and opportunities for ongoing learning and development.

Contents:

Disclaimers

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Executive summary

1. Career mobility in the United Kingdom: Evidence and insights from recent trends

2. Supporting career progression in the longevity era

3. Enhancing job quality for healthier, longer working lives.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

92-64-97329-X