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The 48th World Health Assembly and the WHO-EURO 3rd ministerial conference, 1999, stipulated that WHP is a corporate strategy complementary to occupational health crucial for prosperity and the cut-down of social spending. The multidisciplinary WHP needs a variety of professionals, incl. human resource managers, and is oriented to work conditions, job stress, life- and work-style health determinants, using employees´ health assessment tools to assist individuals or groups in behavioural modification and promotion of mental and behavioural health. Contact of further info: mhorvath.icohsatellite@seznam.cz

Contact: Nicole Peyronnet Le Martin, Pansy Shell Communication, 105, rue de l'abbé Groult F-75015 Paris, France | Tel: +33(0)2 3744 0460 | Fax : +33 (0) 237 440450 | Email: info@pansyshell.com

Background The demographic transition has pervasive effects on work life and society. The working population will be older, and this requires work life reforms to enable longer work careers for experienced workers. The employability rate for the 55-64-year-old working population has been set by the European Union to be 50% in the year 2010, which is about 10% higher than the average current rate in the member states. The actual retirement age, which is close to 60 years today, should be raised by 5 years. Working after the age of 60 should be strongly promoted and supported in order to reach this goal.

Gezond in Bedrijf 2006 (Health at Work 2006) organises a conference and trade show on Health Management for companies and public sector organisations. Main themes are Prevention, Absenteeism management and Reintegration. More than 90 exhibitors and 2500 trade visitors are expected. Partners are i.e. the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and NIGZ, member of the ENWHP. http://www.gezond-in-bedrijf.nl

Background The demographic transition has pervasive effects on work life and society. The working population will be older, and this requires work life reforms to enable longer work careers for experienced workers. The employability rate for the 55-64-year-old working population has been set by the European Union to be 50% in the year 2010, which is about 10% higher than the average current rate in the member states. The actual retirement age, which is close to 60 years today, should be raised by 5 years. Working after the age of 60 should be strongly promoted and supported in order to reach this goal.

Main Issues: Challenge "Healthy Body Weight" and Mental Health - Stress" http://www.gesundheitsfoerderung.ch/de/about/news/news_detail.asp?id=195

NHS Health Scotland and EuroHealthNet are delighted to announce the conference "In Good Health: Linking Social Inclusion and Health from Practice into Policy."

International experts speak on: Proving the business case; achieving senior management buy in for your health programmes Evaluating the success of your global health initiatives by setting up international KPIs on health Quantifying the value of employee health on the bottom line Taking a three-pronged approach to wellness by embracing the physical, intellectual and emotional wellbeing of your employees Managing absence and gaining business benefits from rehabilitation and quick return to work http://www.eng-nl.com

By October 2006, it will be illegal to refuse someone a job, promotion or training or benefits on the basis of age. However, a recent study of 1,500 employers by Canfield School of Management found that nearly one in three employers had no clear plans to introduce age policies within their organisation.

On December 5, Italy will see "VIII National Information Day about Workplace Health Promotion". The Conference will be organised by ISPESL, ENWHP's National Contact Office in Italy, and held in cooperation with representatives of several Italian Regions.