Demographic challenge



Society is ageing across Western Europe and with it, the workforce. Are skill shortages inevitable? Are companies in Europe ready? Based upon "Demographic Fitness" research in 11 countries from 2006, annual Adecco Institute white papers assess the evolution of organisational age awareness and proactivity across measurable criteria. The Adecco Institute Demographic Fitness Survey measures companies' age-related awareness and actions offerings in five key areas:

  • Career management
  • Lifelong learning
  • Knowledge management
  • Health management
  • Age diversity

Demographic Fitness Survey 2008

In its third year and including more countries than ever before, the survey assigns a Demographic Fitness Index (DFX) on a score of 100–400 points to companies, based on their performance in the five areas of age-related human resources activity, and also determines an aggregated countrywide score.

Europe

Belgium

Denmark

Germany

Netherlands

Norway

Sweden

Switzerland


Demographic Fitness Survey 2007

The second survey on demographic change in Europe and its consequences for companies.

Europe

Germany

France

Italy

UK


Demographic Fitness Survey 2006

The 2006 Demographic Fitness Survey provides the first analytical tools to asses the input of an ageing population and readiness of companies.

Europe

Belgium and Netherlands

Switzerland