Although that situation should still be some ten years off, Viitala believes that the efforts taken now to change attitudes are not premature. Many companies are already aware of the situation, and concrete measures are being taken to bridge the gap in knowledge and skills between young and ageing workers. According to Lindqvist-Virtanen, a change in attitude can be achieved through the success of certain corporate model projects. Training or an occupational health service in the long term can be the means for companies to improve the output of their ageing workers. Viitala emphasises that the programme does not aim solely at increasing the efficiency of the ageing workers.
People are different.
They do not all have the same stamina. That is why flexible, individual solutions will still be necessary, whether various pension schemes or work-related arrangements.