Affiliation:
1. University of Aveiro, Portugal
Abstract
The aging workforce has been a topic of discussion for many years, and as we enter the fourth industrial revolution, it is clear that the issue will only become more pressing. In the past, it was believed that the older population would be unable to adapt to the increasingly technological world. However, as technology advances, many older workers are adapting and finding ways to remain competitive in the workplace. In this chapter, the authors examine how the aging workforce impacts economic and social development, and they discuss how Industry 4.0 and enterprise architecture can help address these challenges.