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Research on the Aging of Global Workforce and Solutions
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Abstract
The twenty-first century has seen significant shifts in fertility attitudes and demographics, leading to an aging global workforce. This paper explores how different regions - the United States, Western Europe, Japan, and China - address the challenges and opportunities posed by their aging populations in terms of healthcare, social security, and employment. The main findings reveal diverse strategies. The United States combines public and private healthcare components through Medicare and private insurance. Western Europe emphasizes publicly funded healthcare, exemplified by the UK’s NHS and Germany’s multi-layered pension system. Japan’s universal coverage and pioneering Long-Term Care Insurance stand out, while China adapts healthcare for both urban and rural elderly residents. Social security systems range from Germany’s multi-faceted pensions to Japan’s comprehensive structure, and China is working to bridge urban-rural disparities. Employment trends vary, with the United States witnessing older adults extending work lives, the Netherlands introducing innovative retirement schemes, Japan promoting “active aging,” and China focusing on skill enhancement. The study suggests cross-country learning and adaptation. Each nation can benefit from the best practices of others to enhance its own strategies. Collaborative approaches can drive innovative solutions for aging populations, fostering resilient healthcare systems, inclusive social security, and age-friendly employment environments. This comparative analysis offers insights for creating a harmonious and sustainable future for aging populations globally.
Keywords
aging workforce, healthcare, social security, employment
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- Volume Title
- Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Financial Technology and Business Analysis
- ISBN (Print)
- 978-1-83558-159-9
- ISBN (Online)
- 978-1-83558-160-5
- Published Date
- 01 December 2023
- Series
- Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences
- ISSN (Print)
- 2754-1169
- ISSN (Online)
- 2754-1177
- DOI
- 10.54254/2754-1169/56/20231045
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- 01 December 2023
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