Demographics

The demographic development and reforms of statutory retirement regulations have led to significant changes in the working world and pose new challenges for us. To prepare ALTANA for demographic change, we conducted a number of analyses, including an assessment of the age structure of our employees and managers. In late 2010, the average age of our employees was 41.4 years.

Measures in response to demographic change:

  • Preparations for age-appropriate workplaces, for example with flexible working hour models or special ergonomic adjustments
  • Systematic health promotion
  • Professional qualification and career development for all age groups
  • Implementation of the collective agreement “Lifelong Work and Demography” in the form of a lifelong work account that allows for early retirement
  • Active recruitment of qualified staff, e.g. with university marketing
  • Increasing the attractiveness of the company for employees and applicants