1. Implications of demographic change for public service- an issue at the Ministerial Meeting

2. Human resources management
Key Areas
Human resources management
Securing expert know-how, life-long learning
Adapting retirement systems
Competitiveness of public service sector

3. Human resources management
Flexible, individualized working hours
Flexible working hours in general
Teleworking
Conditions for civil servants coming from outside

4. Securing expert-know how, life-long learning
Retaining older people longer in the workprocess by using - part time models for older people, - work models for people with reduced physical fitness
Up to date training methods (web based training, e-learning)

5. Adapting retirement systems
Raising retirement age
Establishment of pension funds
Reduction of retirement pensions

6. Competitiveness of public service sector
Modernisation of public service laws (extension of performance payment, increased responsibilities for younger experts)
Flexible staff exchange with the private sectors
Compatibility of family responsibilities with the job