Although the Netherlands population is increasing, the population growth rate, even if fluctuating considerably, has been declining since the 1960s. The Netherland’s age structure since the 1960s has also experienced change such as declining youth, significant increase in 40 to 65 age group,...

This article discusses recent research into British employers' attitudes and behaviour towards older workers and puts this in the context of developments in public policies towards older workers over the last decade. Research points to discrimination against older workers in most aspects of firm...

"Though there is a consensus surrounding the importance of people working at older ages - and in a more flexible way - trends in employment and trade patterns mean that existing policies are not as effective as they need to be." Copyright (c) 2008 The Authors.