Ageing: Impact on Companies in Asia

This research addresses the impact of the ageing population on the workforce in Asia. It looks at the business case for attracting and retaining older employees.
It highlights some of the characteristics of the ageing population specific to five key countries in Asia, namely: The People’s Republic of China (China), Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Hong Kong), India, Japan and Singapore and explores some of the work-related issues, including the prevalence of age discrimination in Asia.  Finally, with reference to experience and best practice from around the world, it recommends initiatives companies in Asia can introduce to create age diverse workplaces with a particular focus on creating inclusive workplaces for older employees.