Luxembourg Employers Urged to Rethink Attitudes Toward Senior Workers

A new report by the Union des Entreprises Luxembourgeoises (UEL) highlights the underrepresentation of senior employees in Luxembourg’s workforce and calls for a cultural shift in how older workers are valued.

According to the UEL’s latest employment barometer, less than half of people aged 55–64 in Luxembourg are employed, compared to nearly 70% on average across OECD countries. The organization argues that integrating more seniors into the labor market is essential amid an aging population and labor shortages.

Survey results show that many employers still associate senior workers primarily with management roles and higher salaries—perceptions that discourage recruitment. Yet, UEL data reveal that many seniors are open to operational roles and have more flexible salary expectations.

Another concern is employers’ limited awareness of existing incentives to hire or retain older employees. One in three recruitment professionals was unaware of such mechanisms, while a quarter considered them insufficient.

Despite being viewed as reliable and stable, 80% of recruitment experts believe seniors remain undervalued in Luxembourg’s job market. The UEL stresses that improving their employment rate is not just a social necessity but also a key to sustaining economic growth.
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