Being in the middle- over 50, but before the retiring age.

1. Being in the middle- over 50, but before the retiring age. - The situation of this special age-group in Hungary

2. The ageing society • International trends – the generation bomb • The dangers of the bad communication – ageism • Searching for a solution – the Lisbon Strategy • Extend the active years

3. Factors affecting the working cability • The decisive factor of the physical health • The genetic heritage • The way of life – wich is manly affected by the nature of the job • The break point of the health status decline – 50 years

4. Factors affecting the working cability The role of the education level Positive connection • The job has less risk of harm • Typically more satisfied with their job • Higher social prestige – psychic / economic security • Healthy lifestyle • Flexible response - challenge of the labour market • Higher learning skills - willing

5. Coherencies of labour activity

6. The hungarian demographic situation The structural change of the labour market

7. The characteristics of the examined age group Labour market activity

8. The characteristics of the examined age group Education level

9. The characteristics of the examined age group State of health Self- assessment – concentration – memory –eyesight/hearing vulnerable employees

10. External factors • Incentive tools of the labour market policy • wage contribution • Training, and retraining programs • Legal background • Legal requirements • shift schedule • overtime rules • Occupational safety and health standards • Role of the state • Goverment communication • LLG

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