ILOSTAT blog
The plight of older workers in labour underutilization
The International Day of Older Persons gives us an opportunity to delve into the labour underutilization patterns of seniors. While their unemployment rates are generally rather low, they are hiding other more prevalent forms of labour underutilization including job-search discouragement.
1 October 2024
The International Day of Older Persons, commemorated every year on October 1st, highlights the contributions of older individuals to our communities and the economy. It also draws the attention to both the opportunities presented by longer life spans and the challenges associated with them. Read the full article