Life expectancy is rising across most OECD countries
The employment rate of older workers has increased over the last 60 years
Many mid-career workers expect or want to change jobs
Finding a job that matches their skills and experience can be difficult for older workers
The sectoral structure of jobs has changed significantly over recent decades
Older workers potentially face a higher risk of automation
Older workers also face higher risks of long-term unemployment
The costs of job displacement are larger for older workers
Employment opportunities for older persons lag behind despite improvements in recent decades
Mid-career job mobility is correlated with less inactivity and more employment at older ages