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´s-Gravenhage, March 26th 2012 Achim Sieker, Unit AzA2

The Initiative New Quality of Work- Support for SMEs Tackling Demographics in the Working Environment. ´s-Gravenhage, March 26th 2012 Achim Sieker, Unit AzA2 Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Germany Achim.Sieker@bmas.bund.de ; +49 (0)228 527 2421.

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´s-Gravenhage, March 26th 2012 Achim Sieker, Unit AzA2

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  1. The Initiative New Quality of Work-Support for SMEs Tackling Demographics in the Working Environment ´s-Gravenhage, March 26th 2012 Achim Sieker, Unit AzA2 Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Germany Achim.Sieker@bmas.bund.de; +49 (0)228 527 2421

  2. Decreasing workforce potential, increasing demands German Labour Market: Perspectives until 2025

  3. Increase of elder workers Quelle: INIFES, Berechnungen nach Statistisches Bundesamt (11. kBvb), Potenzialerwerbsquoten nach Prognos AG.

  4. Tasks for German Employment Policy Ensure innovation & productivity with aging workforce: • improve the general employability of workers : • working conditions (OSH, Organisation) • motivation of workers (Participation & Leadership) • qualification and skills (basic Education & LLL) • cover deficits as regards qualified employees: - integration of women, younger people, migrants • support SME`s

  5. Options • Legislation: a.) Increase of retirement age in steps to 67 ( 2012-2029); limit early retirement b.) amendments to short time work act (2008) • Support change processes in economy: a.) organise guidance & advice for SME b.) support for Social Partners, especially preparation + implementation of collective agreements

  6. INQA Milestones • Founded 2001 by Minister Walter Riester • Workshops „How will we work tomorrow?“ • Research study „What´s a good job?“ • Formation of Networks (2004): • a.) Theme specificDemographics, SME, Office Work • b.) Sector specific:Construction Industry, Healthcare, • Model projects (2008…), e.g.: • Support for Collective Agreements • Work until 67 in Construction Industry

  7. INQA Topics & Objectives Company of the Future Personnel Management EqualOpportunities & Diversity Knowledge &Competencies Health Leadership & Communication Work Life Balance Physical & Mental Health HR Development Demographics Participation& Motivation Lifelong Learning Organisational & individual Resilience Inclusion Organisation& Work Schedule Advancementof Women Fair andReliable WorkingConditions

  8. INQA Strategy Createwin-win-situations for workers =>OSH, motivation, qualification and employers =>productivity, innovation • Development of a common understanding of advanced organisational standards beyond the law + minimumstandards • Provideadvantages for „firstmovers“ and „fast followers“ • Allow for „bottom up“ activities • Focus on adaption and transfer of existingknowledge • Slim, but long-term financial support (~ 12 M€/year)

  9. INQA Partners • companies • social partners, professional associations • social insurances • authorities, other ministries • experts & consultants • scientists, universities • finance industry ~ 2000 active partners ~ 4000 companies making use of INQA, representing ~2M employees

  10. INQA Example 1: demtv 2008: collectiveagreementdealingwithdemographics in chemical industry: 300 € per worker and year for: • demographicassessment (company + individuals) • optimisation of workingconditions • qualification and training • longtermworking time accounts Individual implementation at companylevel => problems in SME

  11. INQA Example 1: demtv Workshops Seminars Internet platform for workers representatives + managers of SMEimplementing the collective agreement on demographics http://www.demtv.info

  12. INQA Project „ZuwAgs“ „Zusammen wachsen – Arbeit gestalten“Grow togehter- structure the work Scientific support for bargaining partners to include demographic aspects in their collective agreements: proposals, assessments, pilot projects at company level, moderation of exchange of ideas Pilot sectors : public transportation, education, health care, social services, retail industry… http://www.inifes.de

  13. INQA Example 3: INQA-Bauen Support for SME in construction industry: strenghten process quality – improve position of „good“ companies at the market holistic approach: planning, tendering, execution, maintainance,… demolition processes include all relevant stakeholders (also client associations) http://www.inqa-bauen.de

  14. INQA Example 3: INQA-Bauen Good construction companies: a.) use the INQA reference tool „CASA-Bauen“ b.) submit themselves to their clients´ rating (corresponding tool „Check for Clients“) c.) are listed on www.gute-Bauunternehmen.de http://www.casa-bauen.de

  15. INQA Example 3: INQA-Bauen http://www.casa-bauen.de

  16. INQA Example 3: INQA-Bauen Clients´ rating at a single glance: = perfect banner for the company´s homepage http://www.gute-bauunternehmen.de

  17. INQA-Bauen : Blueprint for other INQA Networks • Refererencetools for • employee–orientated • organisation of work: • Introduction of CIP • Marketing: • company´s reliability • employerattractivity SME Office Work http://www.inqa.de

  18. To Do´s • Develop INQA asthe Germanbrand for workplacequalityand employerattractivity • Step down from expert level tocompanylevel: advisorysupportprogram for SME (ESF) „unternehmensWert: Mensch“ • Establish INQA assteadyinstrument of innovative labourpolicy http://www.inqa.de

  19. Thank you very much for your attention! If you have any questions: Achim Sieker +49 (0) 228/ 527 2421 Achim.Sieker@bmas.bund.de www.inqa.de

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