Thematic session 1 G20 LEMM, Matsuyama 1st September 2019 Supporting longer working lives through a multistage work-life approach Guy Ryder Director-General, ILO Thematic session 1 G20 LEMM, Matsuyama 1st September 2019
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Work life patterns have started to change Change in labour force participation rates in the G20, by sex and age groups, 1998 and 2018 Source: ILOSTAT, ILO Labour Force Estimates and Projections
From a three-stage life to a multistage life Education Work Retirement age0 age20 age60 Three-stage model Self-employment Training Education Employment in an organization Mix of paid work and unpaid work Retirement Flexible work Volunteer Multistage life
Towards a multistage life: what are the challenges? Lifelong learning Social protection Employment of older workers
Policy building blocks for a human centered approach to longer working lives Skills ecosystem Taylor made, extended and diversified offers Financial incentives for employers, workers, institutions New and innovative governance Social protection Universal coverage Portability of benefits Income support during transitions Decent work for older workers Improved active labour market policies Overcome discrimination and ageism Entrepreneurship at all ages