The ageing of the workforce as a strategic challenge: The AGE WISE project helps companies respond in time

Slovakia is ageing and working life is lengthening – companies that respond to this change in time will gain a significant competitive advantage.

Eurostat forecasts show that the workforce will decline in the coming decades, while the value of employees' experience, stability and work ability will grow. That is precisely why the project AGE WISE – modern companies age wisely was created, helping organisations turn demographic challenges into strategic opportunities. Age management here is not just an HR tool, but an intelligent way to strengthen performance, retain talent and prepare the company for the future

What the AGE WISE project brings to companies

The project combines proven European know-how, data and practical recommendations tailored to individual sectors. Participating companies gain an expert initial analysis, a comparison with the sector and the national economy, and valuable input for strategic decision-making, ESG and corporate communication. At the same time, they become part of an initiative that actively shapes the future of work in Slovakia. A bonus for getting involved will be your own specialist, who will know the sector and help you with the implementation of the measures that arise from the project.

Why age management in particular

It is a strategic approach that helps align employees' work ability with the demands of work in various life phases. It covers areas such as ergonomics, education, flexible forms of work and intergenerational cooperation, and is based on tools such as the Work Ability Index WAI. For employers and HR, it means concrete and targeted measures that reduce turnover, prevent age discrimination and support the long-term sustainability of team performance.

We want to be a support for employers

The APZD chose this project deliberately – we want to bring benefit precisely where companies are most pressed and pained today: with the shortage of people, the loss of know-how, employee fatigue and the pressure on performance. We know that age management is a very topical issue, but at the same time it is an area in which employers often remain without support. That is why we want to be here for you – with data, an understanding of reality and solutions that help employees work for as long as possible in a healthy, satisfied and productive way. This means adapting work, education and the approach to people so that everyone feels useful regardless of age – and so that companies have stable teams, lower turnover and lower incapacity for work.

Get the most out of the project

If you are interested in joining the survey, write to us at pilarikova@apzd.sk or wait until we approach you. You will receive an overview of the state of the workforce, data for strategic decision-making and concrete outputs that you can use in practice right away.

SOURCE: APZD