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Aging Workforce Challenges for Businesses (and Solutions)

The workforce in manufacturing is aging rapidly. Baby Boomers, who make up a significant portion of the industrial labor force, are retiring in droves. More than 25% of the manufacturing workforce in major economies is over 55 years old.

With governments raising retirement ages to align with increasing life expectancy, businesses must adapt workplaces ergonomically to accommodate older workers. Compounding this demographic shift is a tight labor market, where shortages are expected to reach millions globally by 2030.

Manufacturers can no longer rely on abundant labor to sustain growth. The consequences of ignoring these trends are severe—reduced production capacity, a widening knowledge gap as experienced workers retire, and significant health and safety risks for an aging workforce. Solutions must address these challenges while ensuring operational continuity and growth.


Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jan 29, 2025 in Automation. 5 min read time
 
Aging Workforce Challenges for Businesses (and Solutions)

The workforce in manufacturing is aging rapidly. Baby Boomers, who make up a significant portion of the industrial labor force,...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jan 29, 2025
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