Late summer is peak season for job changes. Employees aged 60+ are switching roles more than ever before. This year, the number is expected to reach 50,000. So, if there was ever talk of an ageing burden in the labour market, it’s officially a thing of the past. Employers are actively competing to attract and retain older employees.
Today, 325,000 Danes aged 60+ are in employment. But what does it take to retain even more seniors in the workforce? We asked both employers and employees, and surprisingly, their views align. Companies are focusing on flexibility and on valuing their senior staff – two factors that employees themselves also prioritise highly.
Here’s what Danes say when asked what would make them stay one year longer in the labour market:
As the figures show, Danes aren’t just dreaming of fewer hours and flexible schedules that allow them to leave early to pick up grandchildren. Engaging and meaningful work tasks are also a strong motivator for postponing retirement.
And, unsurprisingly, health plays a central role. Good physical and mental wellbeing is a key prerequisite for extending working life. Employers and employees share a mission to support wellbeing at work, and it benefits both parties.
Here, Lars Paludan-Müller, Head of Corporate Health Solutions at velliv, shares five practical tips on how to create the best possible conditions for your senior employees.

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