Strengthening the employability of older workers in Poland

To make longer working careers possible, policy makers must ensure that older people have the skills required in today’s labour market, and health conditions that allow them to continue working. Traditional family models can present a hindrance to professional activity, especially for older women. And older people must have the same access to and priority for public and private employment services as other age groups. This chapter assesses the Polish situation in these areas, and shows that greater efforts are needed to enhance the employability of both older men and women.